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Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Delight

Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and savory in this Honey Roasted Butternut Squash recipe, perfect for autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Choose one that is firm with no soft spots.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Consider melting butter for a richer taste.
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Feel free to reduce or replace with nutmeg.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Try using turkey or shredded beef for variations.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberries Optional; dried cherries could be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Pecans work well as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush with a mixture of olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Place cut side down on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the squash for 30–40 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  4. While roasting, warm the cooked chicken in a skillet over medium heat with chicken broth for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, cranberries, walnuts, and additional seasoning to taste.
  6. Scoop out some squash flesh and mix it into the chicken filling. Fill each squash half with the mixture.
  7. Bake the stuffed squash for an additional 15 minutes until heated through and tops are golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving the stuffed squash.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, stores well, and reheats beautifully. Can be swapped with other ingredients for variations.

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