Roasted Butternut Squash, With Swiss Chard or Spinach

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Roasted Butternut Squash with Swiss Chard or Spinach
in Vegan

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 -10 cups diced butternut squash
olive oil
7 shallots , peeled and quartered
20 garlic cloves , peeled
seasoned salt
1 sprig fresh rosemary
10 cups rough chopped greens , like spinach , Swiss chard , Kale
1/4 cup pine nuts , toasted
fresh sage , chopped to taste
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
372
Sugar
29g
Fat
24g
Roasted Butternut Squash with Swiss Chard or Spinach is a tasty and wholesome dish perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. The dish features roasted butternut squash, garlic, and shallots accompanied by sautéed greens, pine nuts, and dried cranberries. This dish is packed with unique flavors and nutritional benefits- perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal without sacrificing flavor or taste. The combination of ingredients is vegan and perfect for those looking to incorporate more plant-based food into their diet.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil and seasoned salt until evenly coated.
3.Spread out the squash cubes on a baking sheet and add garlic cloves and quartered shallots to the sheet.
4.Roast for about 30 minutes until squash is tender and lightly browned.
5.In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
6.Add chopped greens, rosemary sprig, and pine nuts to the pan and sauté until greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
7.Remove from heat and toss with dried cranberries and fresh sage to taste.
8.Serve roasted butternut squash and garlic and shallots alongside the sautéed greens.

PROS

This meal is packed with nutrients from the hearty vegetables and pine nuts.
The combination of butternut squash, greens, and unique flavors like garlic and dried cranberries create a satisfying and tasty meal.

It is also a vegan dish!

CONS

The prep time for dicing the butternut squash and prepping vegetables takes a bit of effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of butternut squash, greens, garlic, pine nuts, and dried cranberries provides a variety of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C, K, and E. Not only is it packed with fiber, but it also aids in digestion. Plus, pine nuts are known for reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

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