Vegetable Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash Melting Butternut Squash with Cumin & Cilantro Be the first to rate & review! In this quick and easy recipe, butternut squash becomes crisp on the outside from 20 minutes in a high-heat oven, and creamy on the inside from the addition of a flavorful broth during the last few minutes of roasting. The flavors of garlic, paprika, cumin and cilantro are inspired by the North African condiment chermoula, which is popularly used in seafood dishes but also sometimes used to accompany meat and vegetables. Look for a squash with a long neck for best results. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 15, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This dish is ready in about 30 minutes for easy meal planning and with minimal cleanup.High in vitamin A, butternut squash supports healthy vision.Cumin and cilantro add refreshing North African flavors to this side dish. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 small (2-2 1/2 pounds) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish Directions Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 500°F. Toss squash, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. (Don't use a glass pan, which could shatter.) Roast, flipping once, until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Whisk broth, garlic, paprika and cumin together in a glass measuring cup. Carefully add the broth mixture to the pan. Continue roasting until most of the liquid is absorbed and the squash is very tender, 5 to 8 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 157 Calories 7g Fat 24g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 2 slices Calories 157 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 4g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 20693IU 414% Vitamin C 41mg 46% Vitamin E 4mg 27% Folate 52mcg 13% Vitamin K 3mcg 3% Sodium 316mg 14% Calcium 102mg 8% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 66mg 16% Potassium 692mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.