HOW TO ROAST 

BUTTERNUT  SQUASH

COVER WITH OLIVE OIL AND SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.

How to Roast Butternut Squash

YIELD

1 cooked squash

TYPE

Vegetarian

TIME

1 hour

LEVEL

Beginner

Prep the Squash

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse and dry your squash. Slice off the stem and bottom ends of the squash, so that both ends are flat. Using a large sturdy knife, cut your butternut squash in half lengthwise.

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2

Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits with a spoon. Transfer, cut-side-up into a baking dish and brush with olive oil or melted butter, coating the entire surface of the squash. 

Season

3

Season with salt and pepper and brown sugar (if desired).

Bake and Serve

4

Transfer to the oven and roast until soft, and fork-tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool before scooping the flesh from the skin or using in your favorite recipes.