Pumpkin is everywhere this fall, and for good reason, but we shouldn't neglect its lesser-known yet delicious and nutritious cousin, the butternut squash! Butternut squash is high in vitamin A and vitamin C, and contains potassium and fiber as well.
When roasted, it becomes sweet and buttery, and tastes so good. I decided to pair it with the savory, slightly salty flavor of kielbasa, and the combination was amazing! Thing 2 gobbled it up and gave me a two-thumbs up on this dish!
This dish is really easy to make, especially if you buy the butternut squash already peeled and diced, which is what I do. It is worth it to me to pay a bit extra to have that part of the work already done! However, if you can't find pre-cut squash, or you prefer to start with a whole squash and cut it up it yourself, click here for a tutorial on how to peel and dice it.
And for another great roasted veggie recipe, try this Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots! Or if you want more squash, make this tasty Stuffed Acorn Squash.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Kielbasa
Ingredients
- 20 ounces diced butternut squash (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 14 ounces kielbasa (sliced into ¼ inch thick circles (I used a light kielbasa to minimize calories and fat)
- ½ cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the diced butternut squash, olive oil, and garlic salt, and mix until coated.20 ounces diced butternut squash, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- Spread the butternut squash on a baking sheet in a single layer. If your baking sheet is not large, use two baking sheets so that you will have room to add the kielbasa later.
- Roast the squash for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheets and stir the squash.
- Add the kielbasa and red onion to the baking sheets, return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes.14 ounces kielbasa, ½ cup diced red onion
- Stir and roast for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or on its own.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Enjoy!
Jenni @ Jenni's Ferris Wheel of Food
This looks delicious! Pinning for sure!
Kristin King
Thanks, Jenni! 🙂
Tara Newman
This recipe looks great. I have butternut squash on the meal plan for this week and I happen to have some Kielbasa in the fridge too! You picture came out great. Stopping by from Wine'd Down Wednesday!
Kristin King
Thanks, Tara! The pictures are definitely the piece that takes me the longest. I am not a natural, so I have to make up for the lack of talent with a lot of time and effort LOL. So your compliment really means a lot! Thank you so much! Hope you have a great week!
Deb@ Kneaded Creations
Your recipe looks really good! I tried a similar combo the other night for dinner- used some left over sausage, and was amazed at how delicious it was. I am anxious to give your recipe a try! just popping over from the Tuesdays Table Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.
Kristin King
Heading over to check out your raisin bread now. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Mary Ellen
This looks really good Kristin! Thanks for sharing it with us at Talking Tuesday!
Kristin King
Thanks Mary Ellen! I appreciate you stopping by!
Carrie This Home
Looks delicious and healthy! I love finding healthier recipes at blog hops! I'm hopping over from Wine'd Down Wednesday. Have a great night!
Kristin King
Thanks, Carrie! I appreciate you stopping by! I am totally interested in your creamy spaghetti...popping over now! 🙂
Jess
I think I'm going to hire you to cook for me. 🙂
Thanks again for joining the Link Up this week!
Kristin King
No problem Jess, when do I start? LOL! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! 🙂
Karen
I would never think to put butternut squash and kielbasa together. But I am known for being a huge lover of kielbasa. Butternut squash seems the perfect compliment this time of year. Will be trying this for sure!
Kristin King
Thanks Karen! I really do love this dish, it is one of my favorites and my family feels the same. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Totally agree with you on that one, butternut squash is just as delicious and amazing when its roasted! Love this recipe with the sausage! Pinning!
Kristin King
Thanks, Krista! I appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
A Dash of Sanity
Can't wait to try this!!! Thanks for posting. Came on over the Daily Blog Boost.
Kristin King
Thanks for stopping by! I love the DBB. 🙂
Mommy on Demand
This sounds amazing! I will have to give it a try!
Kristin King
Thanks! It is one of my favorites! 🙂