Easy, Easy Roasted Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is the perfect side dish all year round.  It has great color, flavor and texture and is so easy to make.  It is a great side dish for grilled steaks and is also delicious in an arugula salad.

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Roasted Butternut Squash

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 ¼ pound butternut squash
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°.         
• Peel skin with a vegetable peeler.
• Cut the squash in four pieces for easier handling.
• With a spoon, scoop out seeds.
• Cut the squash into 3/4 inch dice.
• Place on a rimmed cookie sheet and toss the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Roast for about 20 minutes or until squash is soft.  Stir occasionally.

Notes

At some groceries you can find cut up butternut squash.