Caramelized Butternut Squash with Creamy Burrata
A delicious autumn dish highlighting the rich sweetness of caramelized butternut squash paired with creamy burrata.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unit butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 250 grams burrata
- 50 grams pistachios, roughly chopped
- Fresh mint leaves, a few (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prep the squash.
- Toss together butternut squash cubes, melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for about 25–30 minutes or until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Plate the warm butternut squash on a large serving platter and tear burrata into pieces to nestle among the squash.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
For an extra tasty touch, drizzle some additional honey on top before serving. Enjoy warm as a side dish or a vegetarian main!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, burrata, autumn recipes, vegetarian dishes, comfort food