Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic, Sage and Pine Nuts
Make it as a side or a vegetarian main course. Either way, this is a delicious dish that screams fall flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 224kcal
- 3 lbs butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 2 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
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Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Spread out the butternut squash on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the squash for 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender.
While the squash is roasting, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts, sage and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the pine nuts are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Scoop the butternut squash into a large bowl. Scrape the pine nut mixture onto the butternut squash and gently toss. Serve Immediately.
Add crumbled goat cheese on top for a kicked up version.
Lori's note: "Pine nuts can turn from brown to burnt very quickly. Keep a close eye on them and keep stirring".
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 24113IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg