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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
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Spiced Butternut Squash & Apple Casserolecaptures the essence of fall. We roast fiber-rich butternut squash and tart Granny Smith apples in an apple-cider sauce with warm spices, and top it with tangy goat cheese—but we don’t stop there. Candied walnuts (which add omega-3s and more fiber) and antioxidant-rich pomegranate arils are the finishing flourishes. This healthy side adds a perfect sweet, salty and tangy bite to cozy cold-weather meals. Check out our expert tips below on how to choose the best butternut squash.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1½teaspoonschoppedfresh rosemary¾teaspoonpumpkin pie spice½teaspoonchoppedfresh thyme, plus more for garnish¾teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided1butternut squash(about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces (about6cups)2tablespoonscanola oil, divided2cupsthinly slicedshallots2tablespoonsred-wine vinegar⅓cupapple cider3tablespoonspuremaple syrup, divided3smallGranny Smith apples, unpeeled, chopped (about 4 cups)½cupcrumbledgoat cheese¼cupfinelychopped walnuts¼cuppomegranatearils
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Ingredients
1½teaspoonschoppedfresh rosemary
¾teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
½teaspoonchoppedfresh thyme, plus more for garnish
¾teaspoonsalt, divided
½teaspoonground pepper, divided
1butternut squash(about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces (about6cups)
2tablespoonscanola oil, divided
2cupsthinly slicedshallots
2tablespoonsred-wine vinegar
⅓cupapple cider
3tablespoonspuremaple syrup, divided
3smallGranny Smith apples, unpeeled, chopped (about 4 cups)
½cupcrumbledgoat cheese
¼cupfinelychopped walnuts
¼cuppomegranatearils
Directions
Add the shallot mixture, chopped apples and the remaining 1½ teaspoons oil and 1½ teaspoons reserved seasoning mixture to the baking dish with the roasted squash, stir to combine. Sprinkle with ½ cup goat cheese. Bake until the liquid is bubbling along the edges of the pan and the apples are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook ¼ cup walnuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are fragrant and begin to stick together slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop the nuts, breaking apart any large clusters. Sprinkle the nuts and ¼ cup pomegranate arils over the casserole. Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.
To make aheadPrepare candied walnuts (Step 4) and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To make ahead
Prepare candied walnuts (Step 4) and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pomegranate season is short, but you should be able to find frozen pomegranate arils at the supermarket. They are flash-frozen at the peak of freshness and just as good as fresh ones. If you can’t find pomegranates, you can use cranberries or sweet cherries as a substitute. Although they won’t provide exactly the same taste or texture, you’ll still get those tart flavors.
EatingWell.com, November 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)230Calories9gFat34gCarbs6gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
andLinda Frahm
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