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    Home » Sides » Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes (with Pumpkin Spice)

    Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes (with Pumpkin Spice)

    October 19, 2020 By Dawn - Girl Heart Food 13 Comments

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    A spatula scooping up some cubes of oven roasted butternut squash from a sheet pan.

    Roasted butternut squash cubes are generously tossed with pumpkin pie spice and makes for 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!

    A spatula scooping up cubes of roasted butternut squash from a sheet pan.

    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 turning 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 Oven Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

    • Great way to use a seasonal favourite, butternut squash
    • Made with just 5 simple ingredients
    • Prepped in minutes
    • Can enjoy warm or cool (in a salad)
    • Of course, it tastes delicious!
    Whole butternut squash.

    How To Roast Butternut Squash

    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 butternut squash into cubes, toss with a little 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 ’em, so they roast versus ‘sweat’.

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

    After turning halfway through, roast a little more and then, when they’re done, they’ll look golden, caramelized and simply delicious!

    Chunks of oven-baked butternut squash on a sheet pan.

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    Do I Have to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice?

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

    Cubes of roasted butternut squash in a blue rectangular dish.

    More Tips and Variations

    If you want to have a ‘sweet and savoury’ situation going, you can mix in a little cayenne powder or smoked paprika.

    A homemade pumpkin pie spice was used, but you can use store-bought.

    Try to cut your cubes of butternut squash roughly the same size so they cook around the same time.

    Spatula scooping up cubes of roasted butternut squash from a sheet pan.

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    Hope you love this oven-roasted butternut squash recipe as much as we do!

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

    If you make this butternut squash side dish, be sure to leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed!

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    Cubes of roasted butternut squash being scooped up with a spatula from a sheet pan.

    Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

    Dawn – Girl Heart Food
    Roasted butternut squash cubes are generously tossed with pumpkin pie spice and makes for 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
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 145 kcal

    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 tablespoons avocado oil (plus a little more to grease sheet pan)
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon 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 oil, pumpkin pie spice, salt and pepper.
    • Rub a little oil onto a large sheet pan and spread squash out in an even layer.
    • Roast squash 30 to 40 minutes, turning halfway, or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy!

    Nutrition (ESTIMATE ONLY)

    Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 203mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 24108IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.

    Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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

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