Spice-Crusted Roasted Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is rich in vitamin A and provides a good amount of fiber, making it a nutritious addition to your meal.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Spice-Crusted Roasted Butternut Squash

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: International Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Butternut squash
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel the squash and cut it into 1-inch thick slices.
3. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Place the butternut squash slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the squash.
5. Toss the squash gently to coat it with the oil and spices.
6. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 6g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.