Description
Discover a delectable recipe for Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta. This sweet and savory dish is perfect for your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 900 grams)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (about 45 ml)
- 3 tablespoons honey (about 45 ml)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon (about 2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (about 3 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper (about 1 gram)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dried cranberries (about 75 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) crumbled goat cheese (about 40 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley (about 8 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cubed butternut squash in a large mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Toss the butternut squash until evenly coated with the mixture.
- Spread the coated squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the squash from the oven once tender and caramelized.
- Transfer the roasted squash to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese over the squash.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Sweeten the butternut squash by drizzling with extra honey before roasting.
- Enhance the savory flavors by sprinkling with extra salt and black pepper before serving.
- Add a unique twist by experimenting with feta or blue cheese instead of the usual cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: honey roasted butternut, savory squash recipe, cranberry feta dish, sweet squash side, roasted vegetable medley