Description
Roasted butternut squash with cranberries and feta balances sweet caramelized squash, tart berries, and tangy cheese. Great for weeknights or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 cup feta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 400F and grab a large baking sheet for roasting.
- Grab your butternut squash cubes and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over them, then season generously with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned squash across the baking sheet, ensuring each cube has breathing room and isn’t overcrowded.
- Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to guarantee even caramelization.
- After the squash turns golden and fork-tender, pull the pan out and scatter 1 cup of fresh or dried cranberries across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese over the squash and cranberries, creating a delightful blanket of tangy goodness.
- Return the pan to the 400F oven for an additional 5 minutes to warm the cheese and slightly soften the cranberries.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Choose a ripe butternut squash with smooth, unblemished skin for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut the squash into uniform cubes to ensure even roasting and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- For a vegan version, swap feta with roasted pumpkin seeds or nutritional yeast to add a similar salty, nutty profile.
- If your squash seems dry, drizzle a bit extra olive oil before roasting to help it caramelize and develop rich, golden edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg