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    5-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Smoked Paprika

    Published: Nov 20, 2013 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 11 Comments

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    With only 5 ingredients and a quick cooking time, this roasted butternut squash recipe with smoked paprika is the perfect side dish.
    5-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Smoked Paprika | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #vegan

    This is one of these recipes that you will make over and over again. It's the perfect side dish for the winter and fall, highlighting the sweet flavor of butternut squash that's spiked with smoked paprika and roasted to perfection. With only five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, it's a "no-brainer" vegetable dish that will cook while you prepare the rest of the meal.

    As I mentioned in my last post, Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash with Feta Cheese & Roasted Peppers, there was a flurry of requests on my Facebook page for spaghetti squash and butternut squash recipes.

    Since we already use butternut squash in some of our favorite recipes, such as Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut squash & Quinoa, Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard and Winter Vegetable Soup with Butternut Squash & Cauliflower, I was ready and willing to come up with another recipe starring this popular wintertime vegetable.

    Whenever I roast potatoes, which happens at every time of the year regardless of scorching summer heat, I toss the potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper about 95% of the time. It's so easy that my kids can help throw it together and the ingredients are always available in my pantry. We always buy the supersize bottle of smoked paprika because we go through the stuff so quickly.

    Now, let's get down to business...

    The recipe:

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

    5-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Smoked Paprika | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #vegan

    Cut the butternut squash into ¾-inch cubes.

    5-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Smoked Paprika | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #vegan

    Place the butternut squash in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

    5-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Smoked Paprika | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #vegan

    Transfer the squash to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until the squash is tender, but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve.

    Other butternut squash recipes:

    Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut squash & Quinoa
    Chorizo & Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
    Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard

    5-Ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Smoked Paprika

    This easy side dish can be served with almost any meal. Only 5 ingredients needed for this delicious roasted butternut squash recipe.
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Holiday Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 74kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed
    • 1 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
    • Cut the butternut squash into ¾-inch cubes.
    • Place the butternut squash in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Transfer the squash to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until the squash is tender, but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 1 / WW (Points+) 1

    Nutrition

    Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13655IU | Vitamin C: 26.8mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.9mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Kirsten

        November 25, 2013 at 4:24 am

        Dara,
        We've been enjoying a lot of roasted potatoes lately, and I've started tossing in beets, or radishes, or carrots to roast as well. After the CSA season ends and I'm done with the roastable vegetables in the crisper, I'll turn to the Strategic Winter Squash Reserve and try this. It looks wonderful.
        Our newly adopted runty wiener dog, Oliver, likes a bit of roasted potato as a snack. Roasted carrot, as well. I think he'd also go for roasted butternut squash.

        Thanks!

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      2. Paula – bell’alimento

        November 22, 2013 at 8:09 am

        Perfect for the Thanksgiving table! And just 5 Ingredients for such a pretty dish!

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      3. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

        November 21, 2013 at 9:52 am

        Roasted butternut squash is a favorite around here! Love the smoked paprika!

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      4. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

        November 21, 2013 at 6:31 am

        Love how easy this recipe is Dara - perfect for Thanksgiving! Pinned!

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      5. Kalyn

        November 21, 2013 at 6:04 am

        I have a recipe that combines these two flavors and I love the combination! (My friend Margarethe shared the idea with me and I've been making it ever since.)

        Reply
      6. Sandy @ RE

        November 20, 2013 at 8:27 pm

        Dara, I love the simplicity of this! Nice and easy. Pinned! Thank you!

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      7. Nancy@acommunaltable

        November 20, 2013 at 7:48 pm

        Love this combination and will be trying it the next time I roast butternut squash!

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      8. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking

        November 20, 2013 at 2:21 pm

        Love the simple seasonings on this butternut squash, Dara! The squash's natural flavor speaks for itself. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

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      9. Heather

        November 20, 2013 at 11:34 am

        The color alone is reason enough to make this squash -SO gorgeous!

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      10. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

        November 20, 2013 at 10:36 am

        Such a great side, love the smoked paprika!

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      11. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective

        November 20, 2013 at 9:47 am

        Yum! Delicious side dish!

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