Description
This roasted butternut squash with tangy feta and a sweet-tart cranberry drizzle is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. It’s a festive side dish that brings vibrant flavors and colors to your table — perfect for holidays or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries (or cranberry sauce drizzle)
- 2 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
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Spread squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
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Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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Drizzle with honey and cranberry sauce (or scatter dried cranberries).
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Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
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You can swap feta with goat cheese for extra creaminess.
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Use leftover cranberry sauce for a festive holiday twist.
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Great served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg