Description
Experience an explosion of flavor with this Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta Bliss. This vibrant side dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash, the tartness of cranberries, and the creamy saltiness of feta cheese. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, it’s a visually stunning recipe that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (preferably from sheep's milk)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and thyme until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Add cranberries and feta to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg