Oprah's Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage

Experience the warmth and comfort of a fall-inspired classic with Oprah's Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage. This simple yet flavorful recipe combines sweet, caramelized butternut squash with earthy sage and golden slivers of roasted garlic, creating a side dish that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Drizzled with olive oil and seasoned to perfection with kosher salt and black pepper, the squash is roasted to tender perfection in just 35 minutes. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as a standout addition to your Thanksgiving table, this recipe serves four and requires only 15 minutes of prep time. Elevate your meals with this wholesome, aromatic dish that captures the essence of comfort and seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butternut squash
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 leaves fresh sage leaves
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Chop the squash into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

Place the butternut squash cubes into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss until the squash is evenly coated.

Step 4

Slice the garlic cloves thinly and tear the sage leaves into smaller pieces.

Step 5

Spread the butternut squash cubes onto a large baking sheet in a single layer. Scatter the garlic slices and sage leaves over the top.

Step 6

Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping the squash halfway through the cooking time, until the edges are caramelized and the squash is tender.

Step 7

Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Transfer the roasted squash to a serving dish and garnish with a few whole sage leaves (optional). Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(919.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	382.8

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 629.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414.2mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2643.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.4%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 89.4%