BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE

Baked Butternut Squash with Garlic and Cheese image

Garlic complements the sweetness of the butternut squash very well. This is a great side or vegetarian main dish from the oven. If you cut the squash into small pieces, it will cut down on the cooking time as well.

Provided by kiki

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and diced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine olive oil, parsley, herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add butternut squash pieces and toss to coat. Place in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft, about 15 minutes. Turn squash pieces and bake 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 673.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g