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Roasted Butternut Squash

There's something sweet, tender and delicious that we LOVE about Roasted Butternut Squash. The flavors are so rich and deep, and the texture is so buttery soft. You just can't stop at one bite! If you love a good Butternut Squash Soup, then you'll be making this roasted butternut squash recipe, along with all our favorite butternut squash recipes this season🧡

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American , Vegan

Ingredients

Butternut Squash
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot honey RECIPE HERE
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup hot honey RECIPE HERE
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Dill
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Notes

  • Be careful when peeling the squash as it's tough and slippery.
  • You can choose to cut up the squash into cubes, slices, sticks or hasselback.
  • Make sure you adjust cooking time according to the size of the squash. 
  • For easy cleanup, line up your baking sheet with parchment paper as the squash is sweet when it roasts.
  • Rotate your baking sheet halfway along baking to ensure even cooking. 
  • The squash needs between 25-50 minutes depending on the size you cut them at. 
  • A toothpick or fork is a great way to test if the squash is tender enough.
  • Roasted butternut squash can be served as is our of the oven. You may also make several variations of the flavors. 
  • Use it as a salad, side dish, in soups, tacos, casserole and much more!
  • We are making a Mediterranean flare today, hence the feta, walnut, pomegranate and dill dressing.
  • Similar to Roasted Acorn Squash, try Burrata Cheese, honey and toasted pine nuts.
  • Or a base of Greek dill yogurt like Honeynut Squash.
  • Cinnamon Sugar 
  • Maple syrup 
  • Dressed up with Basil Pesto and parmesan when out of the oven.
  • Drenched with Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe and some beans for a Mexican flavored dish.
  • Served with some Blue Cheese Dressing for a wonderful contrast of favors!
  • Add it to soups like Mediterranean Soup or Butternut Squash Soup.
  • Mash it like our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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  • Make it a Salad ingredient like Halloumi Cheese Salad, Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils, Taco Salad and more!
  • Use it in pastas like Kale Squash Mushroom Pasta, Pasta Primavera and more!
  • Add it to a Pita Bowl.
  • Like many types of squash, it's important to make sure the butternut squash looks heavy for its size. Weight is the key factor and not necessarily the size. Avoid the ones that show any damage to the skin, cutting or exposure of the inside. Store the squash at room temperature until ready to use. 
  • It's important to mention that a simple salt, pepper and olive oil are absolutely enough to enjoy this wonderful seasonal veggie! We love making it festive for a show stopping dish at your Holidays. You can even serve it as a main vegetarian dish, not just a side dish. Some of our favrite ways to flavor it up include:
  • YES and it a wonderful way to enjoy the season veggies! Once the butternut squash is roasted and ready, place it in the freezer until they have frozen. At that point, remove the squash from the baking sheet and place them in a ziploc bag and store for 3 months. Thaw and use as you'd like.