Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash
Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness, with buttery richness and a hint of peppery warmth. It’s simple yet elegant, perfect for holiday spreads or any cozy dinner where a caramelized, tender side dish shines. Serve it right in the skin for rustic appeal and pure squash flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Set the squash, cut-sides down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 2 cups water into the dish around the squash.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours, adding more water as needed if the pan looks dry.
- 4
Remove from the oven; move each half to a plate, cut-side up.
- 5
Top each half with butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 340.71 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 6.28 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 71.85 g 26%
- Total Fat 7.31 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.14 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.66 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 48.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 12.07 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 13.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 288.97 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.2 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 2114.83 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin A 3191.98 mcg Good Source 355%
- Vitamin C 126.02 mg Good Source 140%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash is made with 3 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Butternut Squash, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 340.71 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Butternut Squash, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 340.71 calories and 6.28 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.14 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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