Roasted Whole Butternut Squash

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper optional
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Preparation

• Pre-heat oven at 400℉
• Cut butternut squash lengthwise and remove seeds. (See pictures in post for directions on how to cut a whole butternut squash)
• Place butternut squash skin side down, face side up on a baking dish or baking sheet.
• Brush the top of butternut squash with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt, black pepper (optional) and brown sugar.
• Bake for 45 – 60 minute. If butternut squash is small, check at the 40 minute mark. Butternut squash is ready when it is soft can be easily pierced with a fork.
• Serve and enjoy!

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