Heart-Healthy Perfectly Roasted Squash
Elevate your side dish game with this Heart-Healthy Perfectly Roasted Squash recipe! Featuring naturally sweet and nutrient-packed butternut squash, this dish is tossed with heart-smart olive oil, fragrant garlic powder, and earthy dried thyme, then roasted to golden perfection for irresistible flavor and texture. With minimal prep and simple seasonings like black pepper and optional salt, this recipe celebrates wholesome ingredients while keeping it light and nutritious. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, it's the perfect addition to your dinner table—serve it warm alongside your favorite protein or add it to salads and grain bowls for a satisfying, heart-healthy meal. Quick, easy, and packed with goodness, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (optional, adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the butternut squash using a vegetable peeler. Cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Then, cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
Place the cubed squash into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to evenly coat the squash.
Add the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to ensure the squash pieces are evenly covered with the seasonings.
Spread the seasoned squash cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast the squash in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly browned, stirring once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting.
Once roasted, remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or incorporate into salads and grain bowls for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1164 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.7 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3977 mg | 85% | |
*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.
