Caramelized Butternut Squash with Feta, Walnuts, and Cranberry-Honey Glaze

Sweet, savory, and irresistibly festive, this Caramelized Butternut Squash with Feta, Walnuts, and Cranberry-Honey Glaze is the perfect fall side dish—balanced with creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a glossy tangy-sweet drizzle.

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash (about 900 g / 2 lb), peeled and cubed

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup or honey

Salt and black pepper, to taste

½ tsp dried thyme or fresh rosemary (optional)

⅓ cup (50 g) crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup (30 g) chopped walnuts, toasted

2 tbsp (30 g) dried cranberries

For the Cranberry-Honey Glaze:

2 tbsp (30 ml) honey

1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp (15 g) cranberry sauce or jamCook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup or honey, salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary.

3. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and caramelized.

4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, and cranberry sauce.

5. Heat over low flame until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.

6. Transfer roasted squash to a serving dish.

7. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.

8. Drizzle the warm cranberry-honey glaze over the top and serve immediately.

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Equipment

Notes

For extra caramelization, roast the squash an extra 5 minutes.

Swap feta with ricotta or goat cheese for a creamier flavor.

Pecans or almonds make great substitutes for walnuts.

To make it vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey and vegan feta.

Serve alongside roast chicken, turkey, or a quinoa salad for a perfect fall meal.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Roasting
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 portion
• Calories: 310
• Sugar: 14g
• Sodium: 320mg
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 25mg