Savory Roasted Butternut Squash

This is a very simple side dish of butternut squash flavored with thyme that can go with anything! You can also think of it as a great substitute for a starch. It only takes a little bit of flavorful cheese to bring out the flavor of the squash!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ cup shredded Romano cheese (such as Locatelli®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix butternut squash, olive oil, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a large baking dish in an even layer; cover with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove foil and stir in half the Romano cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue to bake until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.