Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe for Your Thanksgiving Side Dish

If you’re looking for a flavorful and unexpected Thanksgiving side dish, you need to try this Roasted Butternut Squash recipe. Butternut squash, feta cheese, and dried cranberries come together to make one delicious veggie side dish!

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

When you think of fall veggies, what comes to min? For me it’s squash. Butternut squash to be exact.

There’s something about the colors and flavor that just scream fall. Plus, it has such a versatile flavor that you can turn it into a sweet or salty side.

What is butternut squash?

Butternut squash is a winter squash that grows on a vine and has a sweet flavor similar to pumpkin.

What does butternut squash look like?

This winter squash is a tan, bell-shaped gourd with yellow-orange flesh.

How to cut butternut squash

The easiest way to cut a butternut squash is to cut off the ends first. Then, slice it in half length-wise and in half again. Peel each of the long pieces first with a vegetable peeler or paring knife. When you get to the bottom of the squash, scoop out the seeds and throw away before peeling each side. Cut the rest of the squash into bite-sized cubes.

How to roast butternut squash

Roasting butternut squash is the easiest way to cook it! To roast a butternut squash, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, lightly coat butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place on baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes or until tender, but still firm.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Dried Cranberries & Feta Cheese

You’re never going to believe just how easy it is to make this Thanksgiving side dish. This is such a flavorful and unexpected veggie for the Thanksgiving table. But definitely something everyone is going to want more of!

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Dried Cranberries & Feta

This Roasted Butternut Squash recipe has all the flavors of fall and makes an unexpectedly delicious veggie side dish for Thanksgiving.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword butternut squash, cranberries, feta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 196 kcal

Author Live Love Texas

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash (~3 cups cubed) peeled and cubed into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup dried cranberries and/or dried plums
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, coat butternut squash with olive oil and spices.
3. Roast in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until tender but still firm.
4. Remove from oven, transfer to serving dish, and mix with dried fruit and feta cheese.
5. Top with fresh thyme and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Butternut Squash with Dried Cranberries & Feta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 339mg14%

Potassium 470mg13%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 13450IU269%

Vitamin C 29.9mg36%

Calcium 133mg13%

Iron 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More Roasted Butternut Squash Recipes:

• Thanksgiving Crostini with Butternut Squash
• Butternut Squash Pasta
• Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad
• Butternut Squash Soup

Other Thanksgiving recipes:

If you need some more Thanksgiving ideas, here are some of my favorites.

• Oyster Stuffing recipe
• Thanksgiving Deviled Egg Appetizer
• Thanksgiving Side Dishes – 20 Spicy Ideas

Make sure you pin this Roasted Butternut Squash for your Thanksgiving feast!