Warm Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash is a delicious and simple side dish for both a Holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. This honey roasted butternut squash recipe is paired with tart cranberries, sweet honey, cinnamon, and tangy goat cheese for a flavorful, warm side dish all made on one sheet pan!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Side Dishes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 138kcal
- 6 cups butternut squash peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
- 1 cup fresh cranberries Out of season? Readers have reported that blueberries are an amazing sub!
- 2 Tbsp honey
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese I used honey flavored from Aldi
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Fresh or dried parsley for garnish
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
Add cubed squash to the sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with a light layer of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, based on taste preference.
Roast at 400 F for 25 minutes on the center rack.
At the 25 minute mark, pull out the oven rack, and add your fresh cranberries to the roasting pan.
Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cranberries have started to soften and burst a bit, resembling really juicy craisins vs fresh firm cranberries.
Remove from oven and add a sprinkle of cinnamon and honey. Then gently mix in goat cheese.
Garnish with parsley for some beautiful color and serve warm.
21 Day Fix: 1 GREEN, 1 tsp, trace BLUE, trace PURPLE (per serving)
WW: 3 points per serving
See How to Cut Butternut Squash for tips before cutting.
Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees, then roast the squash for 16-18 minutes or until fork tender, shaking your basket halfway. For this recipe, add in cranberries for the last 5 minutes.
Variations:
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- This recipe would work well with another winter squash like delicata squash, acorn squash, or sweet potatoes.
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- You could add quartered Brussels sprouts or red onions to the mix for more veggies.
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- Swap goat cheese for feta cheese or add in candied pecans or walnuts for a yummy crunch. For vegan, omit cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 14990IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg