Sugar-Free Simple Baked Squash
Satisfy your cravings for a wholesome, no-added-sugar side dish with this incredibly easy Sugar-Free Simple Baked Squash recipe. Featuring naturally sweet butternut squash that's perfectly roasted to tender, caramelized perfection, this dish requires just a handful of pantry staples: olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or holiday feasts alike. The warm, earthy flavors of garlic and thyme elevate the squash, while the oven’s heat works its magic, turning the cubes golden and deliciously crispy on the edges. Serve it alongside your favorite mains for a guilt-free, nutrient-packed complement that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Carefully peel the butternut squash using a vegetable peeler. Slice the top and bottom off, then cut the squash in half lengthwise.
Scoop out the seeds using a spoon and discard or save them for another use.
Cut the squash into approximately 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the squash cubes and add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
Toss everything together until the squash is evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Spread the squash cubes evenly on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until the squash is tender and lightly browned on the edges.
Once done, remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve the baked squash as a side dish at your meal and enjoy its natural, sugar-free sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2389 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1960 mg | 42% | |
*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.
