Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese, Pomegranate, and Rosemary

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

Dress up roasted butternut squash with goat cheese, pomegranate, and rosemary for a festive side dish.

Ingredients

2 cups butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13 x 9 inch quarter sheet pan.
2 Combine butternut squash, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined. Spread oiled and seasoned butternut squash pieces in a single layer on the prepared pan.
3 Roast, uncovered, in the center of the preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
4 Transfer roasted squash pieces to a serving dish and sprinkle with goat cheese crumbles and pomegranate arils.
5 Garnish with optional fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired, and serve.