Savory Roasted Butternut Squash

This is a very simple side dish of butternut squash flavored with thyme that can go with anything! You can also think of it as a great substitute for a starch. It only takes a little bit of flavorful cheese to bring out the flavor of the squash!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step: 2

Mix butternut squash, olive oil, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a large baking dish in an even layer; cover with aluminum foil.

Step: 3

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove foil and stir in half the Romano cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue to bake until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

Per Serving: 172 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 24.8g; fat 7.4g; cholesterol 10.3mg; sodium 127.5mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your food instead of eat in the evening out is already a step in the best direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know precisely what’s happen into the food you’re eat than by making it homemade Mastering the main dish is only half the process , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

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