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Roasted Butternut Squash

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
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Alex Lau

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1½-inch pieces
¼ cup olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°. Toss squash and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned, 35–45 minutes.

TagsButternut SquashSquashVegetableEasySideDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianHealthyishRoastDinnerBon Appétit
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