Heart-Healthy Simple Baked Squash
Enjoy the natural sweetness of butternut squash with this easy-to-make, heart-healthy simple baked squash recipe! Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, dried rosemary, and thyme, this dish brings a delightful balance of flavor and nutrition to your table. Its quick prep time of just 15 minutes and hands-off baking process make it an ideal choice for busy cooks seeking wholesome meals. With tender cubes that caramelize beautifully in the oven, this recipe is sure to be a hit as a nutritious side dish or a centerpiece in a balanced diet. Highlighting ingredients rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, this baked squash delivers guilt-free comfort food that's as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the butternut squash and cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
Place the squash cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Toss the squash cubes in the bowl to evenly coat them with the oil and seasoning.
Spread the seasoned squash cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a centerpiece in a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1002 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2177 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
