Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Roasted Squash
Elevate your healthy eating game with this mouthwatering Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Roasted Squash recipe! Featuring tender butternut squash, tossed in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with a fragrant blend of dried oregano, garlic powder, and fresh rosemary, this dish is roasted to caramelized perfection. Finished with a zesty hint of lemon, it’s a simple yet flavor-packed side that pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or even a hearty grain bowl. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is a vibrant, nutrient-rich addition to your Mediterranean-inspired meals. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner spreads, this roasted squash is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and bold, sunny flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large butternut squash
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Peel the butternut squash using a vegetable peeler. Cut off both ends and then slice the squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut squash into 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Toss everything together until the squash is evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the pieces don't overlap.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the chopped fresh rosemary over the squash and toss lightly with a spatula.
Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized.
While the squash is finishing in the oven, zest the lemon and then cut it into wedges.
Once the squash is done roasting, remove from the oven and sprinkle with the lemon zest.
Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2472 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.6 g | 320% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1152 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 7850 mg | 167% | |
*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.
