ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

| Difficulty Level:   | Serves 6 | Prep Time: 5 min  | Cooking Time: 2 1/2 Hrs |

 

The Roasted Butternut Squash offers a comforting and satisfying experience for both the palate and the senses, showcasing the vibrant flavors of autumn and providing a delicious way to incorporate this nutrient-packed vegetable into your meals.

 
   Ingredients:
2 lbs. Butternut Squash (Peeled and Seeded, Cut into 1 in. Cubes)
3/4 Cup of Thinly Sliced Yellow Onion
6 Whole Cloves of Garlic
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Rosemary Leaves
2 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Sage Leaves
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
How to prepare the salad:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the squash cubes, onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spread the mixture in a large, shallow baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate at room temperature for about 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  4. Remove the plastic wrap and roast the squash for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once or twice with a large spatula to encourage even browning and cooking. The squash is cooked when it is browned and very tender. Serve hot.