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Roasted butternut squash and apples are delicious on their own but adding this simple maple vinaigrette makes them over the top delicious.
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When it’s cold outside, you may be more in the mood for a warm side instead of cold salads & sides. In that case, try this easy and delicious butternut squash and apple mix, roasted until tender and topped with a sweet and tangy dressing. You will totally love it and everyone will be asking for seconds.
This is a flavorful and easy Fall side dish. It’s delicious served with turkey, chicken, pork or fish. The combination of butternut squash, apples, kale, and dried cranberries is perfect for Thanksgiving and any other holiday during this colder season. You can also enjoy it as a side for an everyday meal. If you would like to double the recipe to feed a crowd, you can add another baking sheet.
How Long to Roast Butternut Squash
You can roast the butternut squash cubes and apples at 400 F for about 30 – 35 minutes total until squash is tender. You can season it with salt and pepper, and some fresh thyme.
Maple Vinaigrette
This simple sweet and tart maple vinaigrette gives this easy side dish so much flavor! It’s also great over salmon, shrimp, baked chicken or your favorite green salad.
What to Serve With Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
You can serve this oven-roasted butternut squash and apples dish with chicken, salmon, pork or turkey. It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving – it’s festive, delicious and impressive! Everyone will be asking for seconds.
More Butternut Squash Recipes
More Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Green Beans with Bacon
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
- Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Beet and Apple Salad
- Harvest Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
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Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 1.5 lbs – 2lbs), peeled and chopped into 1 " cubes
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and julienned
- a bunch of kale
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Maple Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, white vinegar, lemon juice and lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Place the cubed butternut squash, apple slices on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle half of the vinaigrette. Toss everything and roast for about 30 -35 minutes, or until the butternut squash is done. A couple of minutes before the time is up, add chopped kale to the sheet and toss everything.
- Combine the roasted butternut squash, apples and kale in a large bowl or dish. Pour the remaining half of the vinaigrette and toss everything to coat. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Top with dried cranberries.
This recipe looks delicious! Can you tell me what size a serving is i.e., a cup? Also, how many servings in total? Thank you
Hi Beth, yes, the serving size is about 1 cup. and there are about 6 servings in total.
I know this is pretty healthy, but I’m going to add a good salty cheese!
I just love getting more fresh produce into my diet and these roasted butternut squash and apples go so well together. Yummy!
Butternut and apple are not a pairing I would have thought to put together, but oh my goodness, this looks fantastic!
Such a great fall side – and the apples and squash pair beautifully together!
I’ve never had butternut squash before but this dish might change that! It looks really good Neli!
Butternut squash + apples are two of my favorite things ever! This looks delicious! 😀
I’m in love with this easy and delicious butternut squash and apple mix. This is the best flavorful Fall side dish. I could indeed enjoy it for all three meals. All the ingredients really work together and create a delicious meal. I make this on a regular basis, and it’s always a big hit. I prefer to serve this oven-roasted butternut squash and apples dish with salmon. It turns out so impressive and tastes fantastic!
Neli, thank you so much for sharing this brilliant idea and all of your useful recommendations. The info you provide will surely be helpful for all of your followers.
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