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    Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

    Published: October 19, 2020 Updated: October 19, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 13 Comments

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    Cubes of roasted butternut squash in a blue rectangular dish.

    Roasted butternut squash cubes are generously tossed with pumpkin pie spice and is such a delicious side, perfect for a weekday dinner or as part of your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients in this simple squash recipe!

    Cubes of roasted butternut squash in a blue rectangular dish.

    Oh, how I love roasted vegetables!

    Though, as I mentioned before, technically squash is a fruit. However, it’s often treated like a veggie and used in savoury recipes, like soup, mash and curry.

    So, despite technicalities, when I think of this recipe, I consider it being a veggie side (rather than a fruit side). Whatever way you look at it, it’s simply yummy and that’s what matters, right?

    Roasting just takes things to another level. The squash cubes kinda get all caramelized outside, while they’re tender inside.

    Plus, aside from a little prep, it’s just a matter of popping them in the oven and stirring once. Easy!

    You may remember the homemade pumpkin spice I shared a while back.

    Traditionally, pumpkin spice is used in sweet recipes, but today I’m going the savoury route.

    Roasted butternut squash with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice? How could that not be tasty, right?

    Fan of butternut squash recipes? Check out these butternut squash fritters!

    Why We Love These Oven Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

    • It’s a great way to use a seasonal favourite, butternut squash.
    • This recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients.
    • It’s prepped in minutes.
    • Roasted butternut squash can be enjoyed warm or cool (in a salad).
    • Of course, it tastes delicious!
    Whole butternut squash.

    How To Roast Butternut Squash

    Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    Start by peeling your squash and scooping out the seeds. You can discard those or keep for another use (they’re delicious roasted, especially for a snack or over a salad).

    Then cut the butternut squash into cubes, toss with avocado oil, salt, pepper and pumpkin pie spice.

    Cubes of seasoned butternut squash in a stainless steel bowl.

    Spread those chunks of butternut squash out onto a large sheet pan, with lots of room around them, so they roast up nicely.

    Chunks of butternut squash on a sheet pan before being roasted.

    After stirring halfway through cooking, roast a little more. When they’re done, they’ll look golden, caramelized and simply delicious!

    Chunks of roasted butternut squash on a sheet pan.

    Do I Have To Use Pumpkin Pie Spice?

    Nope, not at all! You can simply roast the butternut squash with avocado oil, salt and pepper. Alternatively, you can mix in your favourite herb.

    Tips and Variations

    • Try to cut your cubes of butternut squash roughly the same size so they cook around the same time.
    • If you enjoy sweet and savoury combinations, you can mix in a little ground cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
    • A homemade pumpkin pie spice was used, but you can use store-bought.

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    Stay tuned for an upcoming recipe using these roasted butternut squash cubes.

    If you make this oven-roasted butternut squash recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Cubes of roasted butternut squash in a serving dish.

    Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Roasted butternut squash cubes are generously tossed with pumpkin pie spice and is such a delicious side, perfect for a weekday dinner or as part of your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients in this simple squash recipe!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1-inch or so cubes (weight will be a little less after peeling)
    • 2.5 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Meanwhile, after you've peeled and removed seeds from the butternut squash, cut into cubes, about 1-inch or so.
    • Place squash into a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, pumpkin pie spice, salt and black pepper.
    • Grease a large sheet pan with the remaining ½ tablespoon of avocado oil. Place squash onto sheet pan and spread it out in a single layer.
    • Roast squash for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through cooking. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword oven roasted squash cubes, thanksgiving side

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    1. Valentina

      October 26, 2020 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      I love, love how perfectly golden and crispy this is. And so yummy with the pumpkin spices. Like bite-sized pieces of savory pie. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Lol, for sure! Thanks Valentina!

        Reply
    2. [email protected]

      October 20, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh, how I love roasted vegetables, too! These are so perfect! I could eat the entire pan for dinner! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:48 pm

        Thanks Annie! Me too!

        Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      October 20, 2020 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      The pumpkin pie spice is perfect with these roasty cubes! I could eat this like candy, Dawn!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:48 pm

        I think I could too! Thanks Katherine!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      October 19, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      I have a butternut squash sitting on my counter waiting for something to do with it. This is it! Such a great idea and it looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Yay! Hope you enjoy, Jennifer!

        Reply
    5. David @ Spiced

      October 19, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      I do really enjoy roasted squash, and this sounds like a delicious side dish for Autumn! And speaking of pumpkin spice, I recently seared some scallops that had been dusted with pumpkin spice. I know it sounds odd, but they were amazing! I’m thinking they would go well with this roasted squash. Hope your week is off to a great start, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        That sounds wonderful, actually! Love to try! Thanks David! Back at ya!

        Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      October 19, 2020 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      What a perfect side dish! I do love butternut squash and I love the simplicity of the way this is prepared. Everything just brings out all the natural delicious of the squash.

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      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 23, 2020 at 9:30 am

        Thank you Kathy! It’s a yummy one for sure!

        Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        October 26, 2020 at 12:46 pm

        Thank you Kathy! It’s great for Thanksgiving!

        Reply

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