Bursting with sweet flavors and boasting an impressive nutritional profile, honey roasted butternut squash with apples and pecans is a tantalizing side dish that will elevate any meal to new heights. Its vibrant colors, decadent aroma, and harmonious blend of flavors make it a perfect accompaniment to both savory and sweet dishes, while its rich fiber, vitamin, and mineral content make it a healthy and wholesome choice. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a nutritious and delicious weeknight side dish, this recipe offers a culinary experience that's both delightful and guilt-free, catering to vegans and non-vegans alike.
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE
Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. -Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges
HONEY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES & PECANS
I found this great recipe on the package of my fresh cut butternut squash. It looked yummy so I had to try it. The flavor of the roasted squash and apples with the crunch of the pecans is fantastic. This is a great way to get your family members to eat their veges. Enjoy.
Provided by CarolAT
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cubed squash and apple in an 8'x8' baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons water and roast uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter, honey, pecans, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Remove squash from oven, and pour honey mixture over squash. Stir lightly to coat.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and serve.
SAUTEED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH SHAVED APPLE AND PECANS
Steps:
- Melt the butter and oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sage and fry until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove the sage to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the squash to the skillet along with the nutmeg and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Saute the squash, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Lower the heat and continue to cook until the squash is soft and cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Remove to a serving dish, top with the shaved apple and sprinkle with the toasted pecans and sage leaves. Serve immediately.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES
Provided by Scott Uehlein
Categories Side Christmas Thanksgiving Apple Pecan Butternut Squash Fall Winter Christmas Eve Self Arizona
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Mix squash with oil in a bowl. Add spice mix; toss. Spread squash on an ungreased baking sheet; bake 15 minutes or until squash turns golden brown at the edges. In a bowl, mix vinegar and syrup; pour over squash. Bake 5 minutes. Combine apples, pecans and squash in a bowl. Let cool; serve.
BUTTERCUP SQUASH WITH APPLES AND PECANS
Fall is one of my favorite times to celebrate food. Fresh-picked apples and this sweet squash come together for a fall treat. It's up to you to serve it as a side dish or a dessert. Let's get squashed!
Provided by Volleyballmom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place buttercup squash halves in a baking dish.
- Place apples in a large bowl; cover with lemon juice. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Spoon apple mixture into the buttercup squash halves. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Dot 1 1 1/2 teaspoon butter over each squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 64.6 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right butternut squash. Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has any soft spots or bruises.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise, from stem to blossom end. Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the center of the squash.
- Roast the squash. Place the squash halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Make the honey-roasted glaze. While the squash is roasting, make the honey-roasted glaze. In a small saucepan, combine honey, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.
- Add the apples and pecans. Once the squash is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Brush the squash with the honey-roasted glaze. Top with apples and pecans.
- Return to the oven. Return the squash to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the pecans are toasted.
- Serve. Serve the honey-roasted butternut squash with apples and pecans as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Honey-roasted butternut squash with apples and pecans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for fall. The roasted squash is sweet and tender, the apples add a tart and crunchy contrast, and the pecans add a nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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