Name: Crispy Butternut Squash with Sage and Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 12 leaves fresh sage; 4 cloves garlic; kosher salt; black pepper; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Crispy Butternut Squash with Sage and Parmesan

weeknightvegetarianone-pan

10 minPrep25 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

1butternut squash (medium, about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoonolive oil
12 leavesfresh sage
4 clovesgarlic
·kosher salt
·black pepper
½ cupParmesan cheese
¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

Prep

01
Peel and cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups).
02
Mince 4 cloves garlic.

Method

01
Preheat oven to 425°F.
02
Toss the butternut squash cubes, olive oil, minced garlic, sage leaves, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together on a large sheet pan.
03
Spread in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
04
Remove from oven, scatter Parmesan cheese over the top, and roast for another 5 minutes until the squash is caramelized at the edges and the cheese is melted.
05
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Spice Tips

For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the dish. Crispy sage leaves make a natural garnish—add a few more whole leaves if you love that flavor.