Sage and orange-scented butternut squash
3
Points®
Total time: 55 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 40 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Six simple ingredients come together in under an hour in this brightly colored, flavorful roasted butternut dish, a perfect side dish for a holiday meal. The distinct aroma of sage will fill your home with the smells of Thanksgiving and please your tastebuds paired with the meaty roasted butternut and the zing of fresh orange. Look for pre-cut butternut in your supermarket to save on prep time or cut your butternut a few days ahead of making your big meal. Paired with a roasted turkey, chicken or leg of lamb, this dish is a wonderful addition to a tableful of roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Uncooked butternut squash
9 cup(s)
Olive oil
1 Tbsp
Kosher salt
2 tsp
Fresh sage
0.75 tsp
Orange zest
0.75 tsp
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat two large baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, thoroughly toss squash with oil and salt; spread onto prepared baking sheets, leaving room between squash cubes.
3
Roast squash, stirring after 15 minutes, and rotating baking sheets to promote even browning, until squash is tender and well-browned, about 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Transfer squash to a serving bowl; toss gently with sage and orange zest. Yields about 3/4 heaping cup per serving.
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