Description
Discover a delicious recipe for Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta. Learn how to create a perfect balance of flavors in this savory dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (45 ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (0.6 g)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (120 g)
- 1/2 cup crumbled beef cheese (75 g)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (15 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and seed the butternut squash.
- Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the squash cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the squash.
- Add honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Toss the squash to coat evenly with the mixture.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the roasted squash to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the squash.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Enhance the sweetness by drizzling more honey on the roasted butternut squash.
- Try different cheeses like goat cheese or blue cheese for a unique flavor profile.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, for an extra crunch before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: honey roasted butternut, cranberry feta salad, savory squash dish, roasted vegetable recipe, festive fall side