Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Peel butternut squash with a sharp vegetable peeler. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds.

3. 3

   Cut halves into 1-inch slices, then cut slices into 1-inch cubes.

4. 4

   Combine butternut squash cubes, olive oil, and garlic in a large bowl and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Roast in the preheated oven until squash is lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.