Description
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta is a delightful autumn dish that celebrates the season’s bounty. With its vibrant colors, irresistible flavors, and impressive nutritional profile, this side dish is sure to become a staple in your fall repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled into small pieces
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare the Squash: Peel and cube the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces.
3. Toss the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cubed squash and cranberries. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
4. Roast to Perfection: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden brown.
5. Finish with Flair: Remove the roasted squash and cranberries from the oven. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh thyme leaves. Toss gently to combine.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta warm as a delightful side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
If you have leftovers, you’ll be happy to know that Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta stores well. Simply place the cooled dish in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, you can reheat it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg