Yes, I am on a butternut squash kick again! I created this Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate & Feta recipe last year and it's quickly become a favorite. I love the colors of this dish and roasting the squash gives it a wonderfully caramelized flavor. Combined with the sweet tartness of the pomegranate seeds and tanginess of the feta, this dish hits the spot! And, I have been known to eat the entire lot of it in one sitting!
My butternut squash infatuation started again after I made the Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup recipe I posted last week. I've been eating it every day this week! I highly recommend trying both of these recipes!
Roasted Butternut Squash With Pomegranate & Feta
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed small
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt & black pepper
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing*
* the BEST Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing (in my opinion) is from Cooking Light magazine. Click here to view.
- Toss the butternut squash in the olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper (I use a 2 finger pinch of both). Arrange on baking sheet covered with tin foil and coated with olive oil spray. Roast in oven at 425° for approx 25 minutes until soft and slightly browned (caramelized).
- Let cool and then mix in serving bowl with pomegranate seeds, feta cheese and drizzle with Balsamic vinegar or Balsamic vinaigrette dressing until lightly coated (I use approx 1/2 Tbsp). Enjoy!
Tips:
- I buy butternut squash from Trader Joe's that has already been peeled and cubbed. It makes this recipe fast and easy to make!
- I use "The Godfather" traditional 18 year aged Balsamic vinegar from Ferrari Olive Oil Co. The quality of balsamic makes all the difference.
- I've also added arugula at times ... the peppery leaves add nice flavor and the green a great color pop. Beautiful to serve over the holidays.
I'd love to hear what combinations you create when you roast your butternut squash. Please drop me a line!
Buon Appetito!
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