Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley

Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley

This recipe, Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley, winter squash becomes tender and sweeter when roasted – a delicious side for a holiday dinner.

Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley Recipe

Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley

5 lbs. winter squash (such as butternut or buttercup),

 peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch chunks

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 ½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley

 

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Toss squash with 4 teaspoons oil, salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.  Spread evenly on a large baking sheet.  Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender throughout and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the variety of squash).

Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not brown (30 seconds to 1 minute).  Toss roasted squash with the garlic and parsley.  Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve.

 

(Recipe for Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic and Parsley, Diabetic Connect, 2015)