Honeynut Hasselback Butternut Squash Topped with Herbed Breadcrumbs, Pomegranates and Goat Cheese

This is a bright, vibrant, holiday-worthy recipe that will not only taste delicious, but act as a statement when added to your spread this holiday season.

Prep:
20
minutes
Cook:
50
minutes
TOtal:
70
minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Butternut squashes
  • 2 TBSP Olive oil, divided
  • ½ Cup Honey
  • ½ Cup Walnuts
  • 1 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Cup bread crumbs
  • 2 TSP italian herb blend
  • ¼ TSP salt
  • ¼ TSP black pepper
  • Goat cheese crumbles for garnish
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Greens, optional to serve with

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Carefully cut your butternut squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds from the middle.
  3. Flip them over and carefully peel the skins off them and discard the skin.
  4. Place a wooden spoon next to the butternut squash
  5. Turn your butternut squashes to be horizontal. Thinly cut your squash from top to bottom. NOTE: Have the wooden spoon next to the squash right below it in between yourself and he squash to prevent you from cutting all the way through each time you slice.
  6. Place them face down on your prepared baking sheet.
  7. In a bowl, mix together: honey, walnuts, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  8. Baste the honey nut mixture on top of the butternut squashes, make sure it covers every nook and cranny.
  9. Place in the oven and bake at 425 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until squash is tender.
  10. While butternut squash is baking, heat a pan over medium heat and add another 1 TBSP olive oil. Swirl around and add your bread crumbs and toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Add in Italian seasoning. Mix to combine. When done, remove from heat and set aside.
  11. When butternut squashes are done, remove from heat. they should be tender. Place them on a bed of greens and top with bread crumbs, pomegranates and crumbled goat cheese.
  12. ENJOY!