Butternut Squash With Cranberries and Almonds

Butternut Squash With Cranberries and Almonds
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    100

Delight in this vibrant and flavorful side dish, transforming butternut squash into a culinary star with sweet cranberries and crunchy almonds.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    16 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    316 mg
  • Sugar
    14 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
15 mins

In a saucepan, combine the chicken stock, butternut squash, red onion, and cranberries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork. (Approximately 15 minutes).

02

Step
10 mins

Drain the mixture thoroughly.

03

Step

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with the olive oil.

04

Step

Gently stir in the butternut squash mixture. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.

05

Step

Cook, gently flipping the vegetables, until browned on both sides. (Approximately 5 minutes per side).

06

Step

Sprinkle with slivered almonds, Parmesan cheese, and salt to taste before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, try toasting the almonds lightly before adding them to the dish.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preference based on the sweetness of the butternut squash.
Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to enhance the warm, comforting flavors.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 33 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Rahsaan Feest

    I added a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for extra warmth. It was perfect for a fall dinner.

  • Paula Koss

    The browned butter tip is fantastic! It adds so much depth to the flavor.

  • Vince Collins

    A great vegetarian side dish that even meat-eaters will enjoy.

  • Luigi Abernathy

    My kids even loved it! A great way to get them to eat their vegetables.

  • Laurel Rosenbaum

    This recipe is a game-changer! I never thought I could love butternut squash this much.

  • Annabelle Pfeffer

    I used maple syrup instead of brown sugar and it was amazing!

  • Kaela Stoltenberg

    The orange-flavored cranberries really elevate this dish. It's so flavorful!

  • Lowell Schaden

    Simple, elegant, and tasty. This will definitely be a regular on my menu.

  • Grayson Daugherty

    Easy to follow and absolutely delicious. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was a hit!

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