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sauteed butternut squash in a bowl.

Sautéed Butternut Squash

Veronica Thompson
Simple Sautéed Butternut Squash is a delicious side dish to enjoy the fall flavors. And the butternut squash tastes so delicious with thyme and garlic. Your family will love it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash about 1.5-2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare the butternut squash by cutting and peeling, then cut it into ½-inch pieces. (See blog post for how to cut butternut squash. )
  • Next, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the butternut squash and stir. Then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Cook squash for about 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Once the squash is fork-tender and lightly browned on the outside, it is ready!

Notes

Tips

    • You can prepare the butternut squash in advance. First, peel and cube the squash, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days before cooking.
    • If you prefer to make this recipe even more manageable, buy pre-chopped butternut squash at the grocery store. You will need 6-8 cups of chopped butternut squash.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 19934IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pan Fry Butternut Squash, Sautéed Butternut Squash
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