Description
Roasted butternut squash with goat cheese delivers a symphony of autumn flavors that dance between sweet and savory. Creamy goat cheese melts atop caramelized squash, inviting you to savor each comforting, rustic bite of seasonal goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
Cooking Oils and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet and set the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal roasting temperature.
- Cut butternut squash into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly coat squash cubes with olive oil, creating a light, even layer that promotes caramelization.
- Season the oiled squash with salt, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, and onion powder, distributing spices evenly for balanced flavor.
- Arrange seasoned squash cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, preventing overcrowding to ensure proper roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to achieve golden-brown edges and tender interior.
- Once squash reaches desired caramelization, remove from oven and immediately scatter crumbled goat cheese across the hot surface.
- Sprinkle vibrant pomegranate seeds over the warm squash, adding a burst of color and tangy sweetness.
- Finish the dish by delicately garnishing with freshly chopped rosemary, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the melting goat cheese and bright pomegranate seeds to complement the roasted squash.
Notes
- Choose firm, ripe butternut squash with smooth, unblemished skin for the best roasting results.
- Cutting squash into uniform, bite-sized cubes ensures even cooking and crispy edges.
- For a gluten-free and vegan version, replace goat cheese with toasted pine nuts or nutritional yeast for a similar creamy texture.
- Try alternative herbs like thyme or sage if rosemary isn’t available, maintaining the aromatic profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 596 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg