Roasted butternut squash with garlic and herbs
Submitted by Wayne Wachtstetter on Feb 21, 2018

Tender and sweet, this flavorful side makes a perfect complement to any dinner. Squash is packed with gum-building vitamins A and C, and garlic can give your immune system a boost.

Servings:
8

Complexity:   
Easy

Total Time:
Prepare - 10-15m + Cooking - 30-45m

Ingredients:
5 pounds of butternut squash
3 cloves of garlic
2-3 sprigs of fresh parsley
2 tablespoons of chopped thyme
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
1½ teaspoons of salt
¼ teaspoon of pepper

Directions:
Wash, peel, and seed the squash. Cut it into one-inch cubes. Preheat oven to 375°. Chop the parsley, and mince the garlic.

Put the squash cubes in a large bowl, and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1½ teaspoons of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss until well mixed. Spread the cubes evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-45 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet with the minced garlic, and cook for about a minute on medium-low heat. Place cooked squash in a serving dish, and toss with garlic. Sprinkle with parsley and thyme.