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.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch chunks.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Remove the squash from the oven and transfer it to a serving dish.

Step 7

Drizzle the roasted squash with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice.

Step 8

Top with crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and dill.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light main. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1680.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1425.6

Total Fat 83.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4477.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 31.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1230.4mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 4293.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 42.7%