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Sweet Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

By Valerie · November 3, 2014 · Updated May 24, 2020 11 Comments

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Sweet Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash with text overlay.

Butternut squash tossed in an aromatic blend of spices and brown sugar and roasted in the oven till caramelized. A beautiful addition to your holiday menu or a tasty side dish for any night.

Sweet Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash in a white dish with text overlay.

Butternut squash is one of my favorite things about this time of year. It’s amazing just simply baked or pureed into soups, but tossed in a sweet and flavorful spice blend and roasted to perfection, it is absolutely heavenly.

The squash in a white baking dish next to a orange patterned cloth.

This is a rustic, pretty dish that is worthy of your holiday table. Something a little different from the typical fare you might normally offer, but definitely a nice change from the ordinary. Who wants to be ordinary?

A 2 pound package of peeled, cubed butternut squash.

The convenience of buying a package of peeled and cut butternut squash just can’t be beat and turns this into a quick and easy dish that you can prepare any old night of the week. I find the best price at Costco but I’ve also found packages in the produce section of my grocery store. It’s a bit more expensive than buying the whole squash but the whole peeling and cutting process can be a real pain in the bee-hind. This is a really nice, time-saving option.

McCormick Garam Masala

If you don’t have a jar of  garam masala in your spice rack I highly recommend you do something about that. Garam masala is an aromatic blend of spices commonly used in Indian cuisine. Both the aroma and the flavor encompass all things fall – it’s warm, cozy, and wonderful. The blends can differ a bit, but this one from McCormick contains coriander, black pepper, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. It’s great in chicken and potato dishes, all kinds of veggies, and it compliments squash and sweet potatoes beautifully.

Spices in a small glass bowl.

Our sweet spice mixture is comprised of brown sugar, our new friend – garam masala, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. If you’d like a touch of heat, add a bit of cayenne.

Cubed butternut squash coated with spices in a bowl.

Toss your cubed butternut squash with a few tablespoons of olive oil and then sprinkle in the spice mixture. Toss it well to distribute the spices.

The spiced butternut squash spread out on a baking sheet.

Coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and transfer the spice coated squash to the prepared sheet.

The roasted squash on a baking sheet.

Roast it in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes and then give it a good stir and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until nicely caramelized.

Sweet Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash in a white baking dish.

Transfer the squash to a serving dish and serve immediately.

The roasted squash in a baking dish with a spoon.

I hope you give this recipe and this spice blend a try and widen your spice horizons.

Sweet Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash with text overlay.

Sweet Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

Butternut squash tossed in an aromatic blend of spices and brown sugar and roasted in the oven till caramelized. A beautiful addition to your holiday menu or a tasty side dish for any night.
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Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds peeled, chopped butternut squash (1 package or approximately one large or two medium squash)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place butternut squash in a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a small dish, combine all the spices. Sprinkle over the oil coated butternut squash and toss until spices are evenly distributed. Pour squash out onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then use a spatula to stir and flip squash and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until fork tender and nicely browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3pound | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 16189IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    November 17, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I love roasted butternut. I haven’t seen pre-chopped in any Australian store but home chopped seems to work okay. 🙂 This looks so wonderfully caramelized.

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  2. Jen says

    November 9, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    I haven’t used my garam masala in forever – can’t wait to put it to good use! Love how easy and packed with flavor this is! Beautiful pics too!

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  3. Ann says

    November 9, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    This combination looks absolutely mouth-watering, Valerie. It’s on my to-do list!

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    • Valerie says

      November 9, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks, Ann 🙂 It is so good to hear from you. I’ll pop over to see what you’ve got going on very soon!

      Reply
  4. Valerie says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Thank you, Rachael 🙂

    Reply
  5. Rachael says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Valerie! You did it again, made me want to drop everything and make this. Yummy! Fantastic recipe, and I even have butternut squash, so glad.

    Reply
  6. Sandra Shaffer says

    November 5, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I’ve been buying the cut up butternut squash and love the convenience! I had no idea that Costco carries it! That’s great. Your dish looks absolutely delicious. I’ll be making this soon. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    November 5, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I love butternut squash and this looks perfectly caramelized! wow, perfect side dish for the holidays! r

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  8. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    November 5, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Oh I bought a jar of Garam Masala a few months back and have only used it once. This is happening in my kitchen ASAP!!

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      November 6, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      Try it, Bobbi! It’s a great way to use up some of that spice!

      Reply

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