Roasted Butternut Squash with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil is a easy Indian recipe that serves 4. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min

Cost: $6.30 total, $1.58 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Butternut squash (Peeled, seeded and cut into 2 cm dice)
  • 250 g Cherry tomatoes (Cut in half)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 piece Garlic clove (Minced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh basil (Chopped)
  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the squash

    Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, then cut into approximately 2 cm dice.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Season the vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine the squash dice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Coat well.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Preheat the oven

    Turn on the oven and set to 200 °C. Let heat for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 200°C

  4. Roast the squash

    Spread the squash dice on a parchment‑lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 200°C

  5. Add the tomatoes

    Remove the sheet, add the halved cherry tomatoes, toss quickly, then return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 200°C

  6. Finish with basil

    Take the sheet out of the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, toss gently and serve immediately.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
180
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten‑free, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat, high-fiber

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A flavorful side of roasted butternut squash, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Simple, quick and perfect as a side...

EasyIndianServes 4

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Source Video
35m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 10m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.30
Total cost
$1.58
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C before roasting the vegetables.
  • Roast the squash until golden and slightly caramelized.

Safety Warnings

  • Wear kitchen gloves or oven mitts when handling the hot sheet.
  • Be careful not to cut yourself while peeling the squash.

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