Gut Friendly Ginger-Lime Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is already one of the gentler, more digestible vegetables out there, and roasting it at high heat brings out a natural sweetness that makes it genuinely crave-worthy. The marinade here is built around fresh ginger, turmeric, lime, and coconut aminos — a lineup that reads like a gut-support dream team without feeling like a wellness chore. Coconut oil helps everything caramelize beautifully on the sheet pan, so you get those deeply golden, slightly crispy edges that make roasted vegetables worth eating for their own sake. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the umami flavor without the ingredients that can be harder on a sensitive system. Spreading the squash in a single layer is the key move — it ensures real roasting rather than steaming, which means better texture and more of those caramelized bits. A squeeze of fresh lime and a scatter of cilantro at the end brighten the whole dish and make it feel finished and restaurant-worthy. It works beautifully as a side, but honestly it's satisfying enough to anchor a simple bowl on its own.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, coconut aminos, turmeric, and sea salt until combined.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!