Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey Bacon and Herbs
A nutritious and flavorful dish featuring roasted butternut squash, turkey bacon, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash.
- In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet.
- Crisp the turkey bacon in a skillet, then chop it into pieces and add it to the baking sheet.
- Roast the mixture in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs instead of dried.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash