This Low Calorie Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes recipe is just 65 calories, and it comes with 5 spice blends! From a Ranch, to Taco, and Italian flavors to choose, I know you’ll find one you absolutely love!
Everything You’ll Need
- 1 butternut squash (4 cups/1lb)
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley
- There are more seasoning blends below with the instructions
- Metric Measurements Below
Low Calorie Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes
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Low Calorie Butternut Squash Cubes Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep – Cook the butternut squash cubes according to the directions, then allow to cool completely. Add single servings into individual containers, or family sized servings into a large container.
Frozen Leftovers – Will hold in the freezer for 1 month.
Refrigerated Leftovers – Will hold in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Reheating – Add to the microwave for 2-3 minutes (defrosted) or 4-6 minutes (frozen) or add to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake defrosted butternut squash cubes for 10-15 minutes in a hot oven (350-400 degrees). Cut one in half to check that it is warmed through before serving.
Low Calorie Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes
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Low Calorie Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes
Equipment
Ingredients
Simple Cubed Butternut Squash:
- 1 butternut squash (4 cups/1lb) peeled, seeded, and cubed
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup chopped basil or parsley
Optional Spice Blends (use in place of salt and pepper)
- 1 teaspoon Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt Recipe
- 1 teaspoon Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend add in salt and pepper above
- 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the butternut squash cubes on the baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, or spice blend of your choosing.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and fork tender.
- Remove from oven, top with basil or parsley and serve hot.
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Nutrition and Calories in Butternut Squash Cubes
The nutrition and calories for baked butternut squash below is based off a 1 cup serving size. And made with the simple roasted butternut squash oven recipe above.
Low Sodium Tips: Swap out the salt for lemon zest, or make one of the homemade seasoning blends above and skip the salt in them.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published September 21, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Most recently updated on November 9, 2023 by Audrey Johns
