You may already have most of the ingredients on hand in your pantry already!
Coconut oil + Curry Powder + Cilantro + Salt + Pepper + Cashews + Butternut squash
And I am all for buying pre-cubed butternut squash if it’s available at your local supermarket. For some reason, I always get a weird nervous feeling whenever I slice into a particularly hard butternut squash (or spaghetti squash, for that matter), so if I can find the squash already sliced and diced for me, I am all about it!
To make this dish, simply combine all of the ingredients (except for the cashews) in a large bowl and stir until the butternut squash is coated in coconut oil and spices. Then stick it in the oven and roast while you’re preparing the rest of your meal.
Throw in some cashews for a bit of crunch when it’s all done and you’re good to go!
Easy Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
PrintEasy Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dinner, recipes
- Cuisine: side dishes
Description
Coconut oil + Curry Powder + Cilantro + Salt + Pepper + Cashews + Butternut squash… each of these ingredients made this dish mouth watering and the perfect accompaniment to the Salmon I prepared for dinner!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash
- 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- If coconut oil is solid, add to a large bowl and microwave until liquid (about 25 seconds). Toss butternut squash and remaining ingredients (except for the cashews) in the oil and stir until squash is evenly coated.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the squash about halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, place in a large bowl, add cashews and toss again.
- Enjoy immediately.
We loved it as a side with salmon, but I think it would also be fabulous with chicken or even turkey as a special Thanksgiving side dish! If you decide to give it a go, I hope you love it!
jan klein says
I know what you mean! I’m totally with you on the pre-cubed. They’re so tough to get through raw. This sounds great! Love butternut squash, love curry. Win for me!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
I have been loving all of the squash this fall! I am with you on going pre-cut. It saves so much time and work. Sounds like a great dish!
Nicole @ Runs & WODs says
This looks delicious! I’m always looking for new ways to cook my favorite root veggies. I can’t wait to try this out!
Julie says
i think it would be delicious with sweet potato or carrots as well. on my list to try!
Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says
I was just going to ask if you thought this would be good with sweet potatoes! I’ve got a few hanging out in my pantry that need using. Yum!
Michelle Hunt (@PeachyPalate) says
Roasted cashews are the most addictive nuts on the planet, hands down!
Julie says
agreed!! i think i ate a full cup while i was making dinner last night.
Amanda says
This sounds like a winning combination. Cashews with anything is the best! It looks like you are getting a lot of use out of the white photo box too! The photos look great! I also have anxiety about cutting up a squash.
Healthy Regards, Hayley says
Oh yum I love this!
The Cookie ChRUNicles says
I am living on butternut squash these days! It’s so good!
Leah (goodnight cheese) says
Curry powder is just good on almost everything.
Jess says
First you convinced me to try pure barre (i’ve been going for two weeks, a studio just opened near me!). Now you have me convinced I need a light box like yours! Your pictures are looking fantastic. So does this squash 🙂
Julie says
<3 <3 so glad you're loving pure barre so far!! and thanks for the sweet words!
keen peach says
Looks delicious! I want to eat all the cashews though! 🙂
Alex @ get big, go to work says
This looks so good!! I love butternut squash and cashews-seems like a match made in heaven!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Coconut makes everything taste amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
aladygoeswest says
Delicious! I’ve been eating a lot of butternut squash and spaghetti squash lately, and I’d love to try this!
Aurora says
I definitely agree on the pre-cut squash! I don’t trust myself to not cut an arm off!
Jen says
This has been staring at me in my reader all morning. I am defintiely going to have to try! And, thanks!
Run Eat Play says
Looks delicious and your pictures look so good!!
Gloria says
This looks SO good! Can’t wait to try it.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I made a butternut squash and spinach breakfast bake last weekend. Bought pre-cut squash, roasted the squash then added to eggs and spinach. It was phenomenal.
sprinklesofnutrition says
Yum! I love trying new ways to cook vegetables for sides, I’ll definitely have to try this! 🙂
anne says
Try throwing the whole squash uncut into the oven for about at hour at 350- this cooks the squash beautifully and it’s so easy to cut:).
Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse says
Yum! This looks like a super yummy side dish 🙂
Danica says
I love butternut squash, and roasting it in coconut oil is always the best. I’ve been eating it that way for breakfast lately even!
Carrie says
I love the nuts in this dish! I would have never thought to pair the two!
Angela @ HonestlyAngela says
I agree with Carrie – I never would have thought of squash and cashews together but it sounds yummy!
Linda @ The Fitty says
I guess coconut oil and curry go well together, huh? 🙂
Erin Cox says
LOVE butternut squash!! Also… Curry powder and cashews make everything amazing. I actually made roasted curried cashews for christmas gifts last year in little mason jars, and everyone is still talking about them! Seriously the most addicting things ever, and so delicious.
Mary @ Gold Layer Cake says
Looks like you’re using your hobby lobby white boards 🙂 Photos look great!
systers5 says
This squash looks so good! Pre-cut all the way:)
Nicole @ Squash on Squash says
Yum!!! I’m a huge squash fanatic (especially butternut), so this is riiiiight up my alley. Roasted squash is the best!!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Coconut oil plus anything is delicious in my book. Curry and butternut squash is a match made in heaven!
Anne says
Your posts are so boring lately!
Julie says
so sorry you feel that way, anne. it’s not intentional! if you have any topic requests or something you’d love to see, i’m all ears!
livitant says
This sounds amazing!!
Leslie Martin (@abalancedbusy) says
This looks soooo yummy! I cannot wait to try it!
I’m also with you on the pre-cubed butternut squash! The ONLY times I’ve ever been the to ER where for kitchen accidents! Eekkk!
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Kim says
Grocery stores will usually cut a Spaghetti Squash for you if you ask! Since all they have to do is cut it in half. I always ask and even if at first the person I ask is confused, they make it happen.
Shalama Jackson says
Thanks for the idea.