Roasted Butternut Squash with Feta and Pistachios
A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring caramelized roasted butternut squash topped with creamy feta, crunchy pistachios, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the squash evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- Transfer roasted squash to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with feta, chopped pistachios, and fresh herbs.
- Add lemon zest on top if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Replace feta with goat cheese for a creamier flavor.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra sweetness and tang.
- For a full meal, serve over quinoa or mixed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg