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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash

    Published: Oct 21, 2021 · Modified: Oct 12, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy roasted butternut squash is seasoned with garlic and thyme and it makes a delicious side dish that is sure to please even your picky eaters! It tastes incredible with chicken, beef, and seafood! Make it in about 30 minutes!

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    • Why this roasted butternut squash is so good:
    • Ingredient notes:
    • Recipe step by step directions:
    • Make it in the air fryer:
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    • Tips and Recipe FAQ:
    • More gluten free side dish recipes:
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    One of my favorite things about fall is when winter squash start showing up at our local farmer's market. I have quite a few gluten free winter squash recipes on the blog and today I can't wait to share my new roasted butternut squash recipe! Winter squash is sweet and delicious, and it makes an incredible side dish.

    If you haven't experimented with winter squash, here is a great opportunity because this recipe is so easy to make. Give all of my delicious gluten free side dish recipes a try!

    Why this roasted butternut squash is so good:

    • Butternut squash is nutritious, sweet, and easy to cook.
    • You can use butternut squash in both sweet and savory recipes.
    • The garlic and thyme flavors baked into the butternut squash taste incredible!

    Ingredient notes:

    • Butternut squash - You can use butternut squash, honeynut squash (mini butternut squash), or any winter squash in this recipe!
    • Garlic - I recommend minced garlic over garlic powder.
    • Thyme - Fresh thyme is more flavorful than dried.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    Preheat your oven to 400º F.

    diced butternut squash on a cutting board

    Step 1: Chop up your butternut squash on a cutting board.

    You can peel the butternut squash before cutting, or remove the peel after cutting the butternut squash in half and removing the seeds. Do whichever is easiest for you.

    seasoned butternut squash cubes ready to bake

    Step 2: Add the chopped butternut squash to a bowl and drizzle with avocado or olive oil and the crushed garlic. (Feel free to use any light oil that can tolerate heat.) Toss the butternut squash pieces to coat them all.

    Step 3: Spread the butternut squash onto a parchment paper-coated baking sheet. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.

    Step 4: Bake at 400º F for 30 minutes, turning them over at the 20-minute mark. Serve hot with dinner.

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    Make it in the air fryer:

    1. Follow the above directions.
    2. Preheat your air fryer to 400º F for 5 minutes.
    3. Add the seasoned butternut squash and spread it out on the bottom of the air fryer. 
    4. Air Fry at 400º F for 10-12 minutes, stirring once so both sides cook.

    Serve with:

    • Air Fryer Turkey Breast
    • Gluten Free Oven Fried Chicken
    • Herb Roasted Chicken

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    Do you need to peel the butternut squash before roasting it?

    You do need to peel the squash before roasting it in this recipe, but if you are roasting halved butternut squash, you can leave the peel on.

    Is butternut squash a bad carb?

    Butternut squash is not a bad carb because it has a lot of nutrition.

    How long does uncooked butternut squash last on the counter

    Whole butternut squash can last on the counter up to a month, or longer depending on the temperature.

    Can you make squash ahead?

    You can easily make this squash ahead by peeling and dicing it up to 2 days before roasting.

    How long will roasted squash keep fresh?

    This roasted squash will keep fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

    More gluten free side dish recipes:

    • Mashed Rutabagas
    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Carrots
    • Gluten Free Stuffing
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

    Recipe

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    Easy Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash

    Sandi Gaertner
    A quick and Easy Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash, a perfect Fall or Winter Side dish.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 168 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb butternut squash 1 large , peeled and cubed
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 2 tbsp olive oil * see note
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp fresh thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400º F
    • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
    • Toss the peeled and cubed butternut squash in olive oil, salt, garlic, and arrange it in a single layer on parchment paper-lined sheet pan.
    • Sprinkle fresh thyme over the butternut squash pieces.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, turn squash pieces after 20 minutes and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
    • Bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until it's caramelized.
    • Remove from the oven, serve hot.

    Notes

    1. You can peel the butternut squash while it is whole then remove the seeds and chop it, or cut it in half, scoop out the seeds then remove the peel and chop it up.
    2. If you can't find butternut squash, you can use any winter squash. 
    3. You can make this ahead by peeling and chopping the butternut squash up to 2 days before baking.
    4. The roasted butternut squash will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
    You can also make it in an air fryer! 
    1. Follow the above directions.
    2. Preheat your air fryer to 400º F for 5 minutes.
    3. Add the seasoned butternut squash and spread it out on the bottom of the air fryer. 
    4. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once so both sides cook.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 24192IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg
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