Roasted Sesame Butternut Squash

5 from 1 vote

Roasted Sesame Butternut Squash

Once you make this roasted butternut squash recipe, you'll never make another. This spicy butternut squash is roasted to golden perfection with a mix of chili paste, sesame, garlic and ginger. You can serve it as a side, but it's satisfying enough to be a vegetarian main dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Sides

Keyword: oven roasted butternut squash, roasted butternut squash, roasted butternut squash cubes, roasted butternut squash recipe, roasted squash butternut

Servings:

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

1 butternut squash peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon fresh minced or grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Black pepper to taste
For garnish: chopped fresh cilantro toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread cubed butternut squash onto the baking sheet in an single layer.
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over squash. Toss to coat.
Roast squash for about 35 minutes, or until squash is tender with golden-brown edges.
Remove from oven and garnish before serving.

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