Description
This recipe guides you through preparing delicious buttercup squash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 buttercup squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Optional: Drizzle with maple syrup or brown sugar during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust roasting time based on squash size.
- Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Scoop out the flesh and mash for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 squash
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg