Roasted Butternut Squash

Submitted by Spoonfed

"This is a wonderful and easy side dish for pork, turkey, or roasted chicken. It tastes like Fall on a plate and is very healthy and affordable."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6 3/4 cup servings
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 red onion, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with foil. Place squash cubes and red onion chunks in ziploc bag and shake with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
2. Shake the bag out onto the foil-lined baking sheet and set the pieces in a single layer. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork and slightly caramelized. Remove from oven and while still warm, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss with dried cranberries. Serve hot or at room temperature.