Roasted Butternut Squash Dish (Printer-Friendly Version)

Sweet and savory roasted butternut squash with goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, and fresh rosemary for fall flavors.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Squash

01 - 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (approx. 900g)
02 - 15 ml olive oil
03 - 5 g salt
04 - 2.5 g ground black pepper
05 - 2.5 g ground cinnamon
06 - 1.25 g garlic powder
07 - 1.25 g onion powder

→ Toppings

08 - 120 g crumbled goat cheese
09 - 120 g pomegranate seeds
10 - 8 g fresh rosemary, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 200°C to prepare for roasting the squash.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Arrange the seasoned squash cubes spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Remove the squash from the oven and immediately sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and pomegranate seeds across the warm cubes.
05 - Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped rosemary. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Cut squash into uniform 2.5 cm cubes to promote even roasting and tenderness.
02 - Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent steaming; arrange cubes in a single layer.
03 - Use high-quality olive oil to enhance browning and flavor development.