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How to Roast Butternut Squash

Name: How to Roast Butternut Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound (453g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil or other cooking fat (see note); 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more as needed; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (optional, see note)

Butternut squash is sweet and starchy, and its versatility makes the ingredient a favorite among many home cooks. Here's how to roast squash that's creamy and tender every time.

30 min total 5 min prep 25 min cook 3 121 cal

Ingredients

3 serv.

1 pound (453g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil or other cooking fat (see note)
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more as needed; for table salt, use half as much by volume
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (optional, see note)

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and baking soda (if using), and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure not to overcrowd the sheet. Roast, using a thin metal spatula to turn pieces 2 or 3 times during cooking, until squash is tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Set aside.

American Side Dish

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