Description
Delight in the seasonal flavors of this Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries, Pecans, and Feta Recipe. This vibrant side dish marries the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the tartness of cranberries, the crunch of pecans, and the creaminess of feta cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that brings warmth to any table. With simple preparation steps and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed butternut squash with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and immediately toss with cranberries and toasted pecans.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; then sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg