Roasted Butternut Squash (Indian Inspired) with Caramelized Onions
This roasted butternut squash (Indian inspired) with caramelized onions is a match made in sweet and savory heaven. Quick and easy, this side dish just about cooks itself. So it is perfect for days when you need something filling and comforting without too much work.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into 1' cubes/chunks
- 1 medium onion halved and thinly sliced with the grain
- 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the squash and onions together, then drizzle the oil over and toss. Add the garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and toss again.
- Spread the mixture out onto a large baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil, and roast for 20 minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered, tossing once halfway through. Remove from the oven and add the cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- Cut the butternut squash into equal sizes. So they roast equally as they bake.
- Do not overcrowd your pan. Make sure that the pieces are not overlapping and are evenly spread for best results. This will give more caramelization to the squash surfaces and perfectly caramelized onions.
- How to handle the peel: I peeled the skin off for this recipe, but feel free to keep it unpeeled as the skin becomes edible when roasted. When removing the skin, using a peeler makes it easier.
- Choose the spice you like. Take note that different Garam Masala brands may have different spice mixes. There is no fixed recipe for this, so find one that you really like and stock up!
- Don't throw away the squash seeds! Turn them into a great midday snack. Simply clean, drain, and pat dry the seeds before baking at 300°F for 45 minutes to an hour, or until crisp. You can also check out our Roasted Salt & Pepper Pumpkin Seeds recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19932IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg
