Greek Style Butternut Squash
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant Greek Style Butternut Squash recipe, a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors and wholesome seasonal ingredients. Roasted to perfection with garlic, oregano, and thyme, the tender butternut squash achieves an irresistible caramelized sweetness. Bright notes of fresh lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives add tangy depth, while freshly chopped parsley and dill provide a refreshing herbal finish. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish can be served warm or at room temperature as a nourishing side or light vegetarian main. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch chunks.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
Spread the seasoned squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Remove the squash from the oven and transfer it to a serving dish.
Drizzle the roasted squash with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice.
Top with crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and dill.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light main. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4477 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.2 g | 172% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1230 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 4293 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
