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Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites Recipe

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Are you looking for a healthy and tasty food late summer or early fall recipe? Try this yummy recipe for Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites.
Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites Recipe

Roasted butternut squash and zucchini became a thing for me when I was visiting Rome, Italy with my daughter a few years ago. I remember dinners in little Italian restaurants with baked fish, Mediterranean chicken, and roasted squash as a side dish. Wonderfully aromatic and flavorful, I like the Italian way of preparing squash roasted with a simple dose of olive oil and a bit of seasoning.

Health Benefits of Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Considered a vegetable, it has Vitamins A, C, E, Magnesium and Potassium. Along with strong vitamin content, it has fiber which helps your body immensely. It can be considered anti-inflammatory when prepared without excessive fats and oils.

Antioxidants such as Beta-carotene and Vitamin C are found in butternut squash and can help prevent cellular degeneration and reduce chronic health conditions. Including this vegetable in your anti-inflammatory food plan is a smart choice.

butternut squash cut open

Squash Tastes Great Quick-Cooked or Simmered

If you enjoy a crispy crunch, try stir frying butternut squash in a wok. (Learn how with my handy-dandy wok cooking guide). Squash is also delightful when cooked in a crockpot, which can save you all kinds of time in the kitchen.

While some vegetables remain crunchier when cooked, it is possible to cook squash down slowly. This helps turn dishes – like soup – into a creamier texture. Butternut squash will take on the flavor of garlic or other ingredients. This brings a rich taste to dishes of all kinds.

Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites Recipe

Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

I love the recipe below. Perfect for gatherings as an appetizer, as a fun side-dish for kids, or even as a lazy afternoon snack.

Insider tip: Use less oil (and less calories) by getting extra virgin olive oil in a spray container. Super easy to use!

Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites Recipe

Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites Recipe

Shawna Coronado
Are you looking for a healthy and tasty food late summer or early fall recipe? Try this yummy recipe for Italian Roasted Butternut Squash Bites.
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Servings 3
Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Coat a baking sheet with olive oil
  • Place cubed squash on top of olive oil, coat with a light topping of more olive oil
  • Lightly sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper (heavy on the pepper if you like spicy)
  • Roast for 30 minutes or until tender and browned
  • Serve hot with toothpicks for a snack or appetizer

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 26575IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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sliced butternut squash

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