Description
Butternut squash becomes a delightful autumn companion when roasted with tangy cranberries and creamy feta. Sprinkle some herbs and watch this simple side dish bring warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup feta cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 400F, creating the perfect roasting environment for your butternut squash.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over your cubed squash, then season generously with salt and pepper, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Spread your seasoned squash cubes across a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they have enough space to caramelize beautifully.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, allowing the squash edges to turn golden and crisp.
- Scatter 1 cup of cranberries across the baking sheet during the final 5 minutes of roasting, letting them soften and release their tangy juices.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the squash and cranberries rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to cool slightly.
- Transfer the roasted goodness to a serving dish, then generously sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- If you’re craving a touch of sweetness, drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey across the dish for a delightful flavor boost.
Notes
- Cut squash into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even roasting and perfect caramelization.
- Arrange squash pieces with space between them on the baking sheet so they roast instead of steam, creating crispy edges.
- For a vegan version, swap feta with toasted pumpkin seeds or nutritional yeast to maintain the salty, nutty flavor profile.
- If fresh cranberries are too tart, use dried cranberries which will add sweetness and prevent burning during the final roasting minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg