Vegan Simple Baked Squash
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Vegan Simple Baked Squash recipe—an easy, wholesome dish that highlights the natural sweetness of butternut or acorn squash. With just a handful of pantry staples like olive oil, garlic powder, and dried thyme, this plant-based recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Perfectly roasted in the oven, the squash develops a tender texture and lightly caramelized edges, while fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness to every bite. Ready in just an hour, this simple yet satisfying vegan side dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a hearty grain salad. Whether you're meal prepping or serving up a nourishing spread, this one-pan recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Butternut squash (or acorn squash)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Slice the squash into 1/2-inch thick slices and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the sliced squash, and then sprinkle with garlic powder, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and salt.
Toss everything in the bowl together until the squash is evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Arrange the coated squash slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. The squash should be tender and slightly browned around the edges when done.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the squash cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the baked squash to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*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.
