Roasted butternut squash is paired with zesty lime, bright and flavorful cilantro, and a bit of kick from chili powder. A delicious side dish that's also a great source of beta-carotene!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Gluten-Free, Vegan-Friendly, Vegetarian
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time40minutes
Servings4-6
AuthorJessica Levinson
Ingredients
1butternut squashpeeled, halved, seeded, and cut into chunks or wedges
1/4cupextra-virgin olive oildivided
1teaspoonchili powder
Kosher salt and pepper
3tablespoonslime juice
1/3cupchopped fresh cilantro
3/4teaspoonhoney
Crumbled fetaoptional garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and arrange in a single layer. Roast 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until squash is cooked through and lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and transfer to a medium-large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, honey, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Toss the cooked squash with the cilantro vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or room temperature topped with crumbled feta if desired.