Spiced Pork and Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Roast

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A simple sheet pan dinner featuring spiced pork tenderloin paired with roasted butternut squash and onions. This american-inspired pork (whole30, gluten free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, ground cumin, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over 1 lb pork tenderloin.
2. Step 2: On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 3 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash and 1 large cut red onion wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary until well coated.
3. Step 3: Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the center of the baking sheet surrounded by the vegetables. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the squash is tender with lightly caramelized edges.
4. Step 4: Let the pork rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve pork slices with the roasted squash and onions.