Caramelized Butternut Squash with Feta, Walnuts, and Cranberry-Honey Glaze
A delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors featuring caramelized butternut squash, creamy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet cranberry-honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle feta cheese and walnuts over the squash.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with cranberry-honey glaze before serving.
Notes
Serve warm as a side dish or main meal. Pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed alone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: butternut squash, vegetarian side dish, holiday recipe, roasted vegetables, healthy recipes