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Obviously it took posting a photograph of this plate-o-yum on IG to give me the push I required. I have some exceptionally magnificent companions with some fretful squash (squashes? squashi? I believe I'm overthinking this!) anticipating this formula. I needed to convey!
Brilliantly scrumptious! The mix of pleasantness from the butternut squash and nectar combined impeccably with the tart and delicious cranberries is a wonderful thing!
The dish is excessively adjustable as well, so don't hesitate to make it as sweet or cheeky as you'd like. The feta adds a brilliant wind, and can undoubtedly be traded for a super rich goat cheddar also. I trust you love this scrumptious occasion side dish as much as we do! It's gotten a staple in our home and I have an inclination it will be for quite a long time to come!
This straightforward side can be prepared with only a couple new fixings and is stacked with Fall flavor.
Ingredients
- 1-2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lb large butternut squash (peeled + chopped)
- ground cinnamon to taste
- salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- 2-3 TBSP honey plus extra to taste
- 1-2 cups fresh cranberries (add a little, or a lot!)
- fresh or dried parsley to garnish, optional
- 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly drizzle or spritz a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Add cubed squash to the sheet along with another drizzle of 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 (approx. 1/8-1/4 tsp depending on preference) along with feta and honey. I listed the honey measurements I used, but depending on whether you used fresh cranberries or dried, sweeten to taste.
- Garnish with parsley for a burst of color and dig in while it's hot!
source: peasandcrayons.com
