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Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese
Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese is a simple recipe that packs in tons of flavor! Serve this easy and healthy side dish for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, or whip it up for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash about 2 pounds
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¾ cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
- 2 oz. goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and cut butternut squash into 1 - 1 ½ inch chunks. You should end up with about 5 cups.
- Add oil, honey, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add cubed squash and toss until well coated.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place coated squash in a single layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the squash and continue roasting for another 5-10 minutes, or until the nuts become fragrant.
- Let squash cool slightly before adding to a large serving bowl. Toss with chopped rosemary, crumbled goat cheese, and Pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- To Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
- To Freeze: The completed recipe does not freeze well, however both the pomegranate arils and the butternut squash can be frozen.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
540mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
13428IU
(269%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 13428IU | 269% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.