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.
Thing 2 rating = 
(4 out of 5 biscuits!)
Roasted Butternut Squash and Kielbasa
Ingredients
- 20 ounces diced butternut squash (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 14 ounces kielbasa (sliced into 1/4 inch thick circles (I used a light kielbasa to minimize calories and fat)
- 1/2 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.
- 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.
- Stir and roast for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or on its own.
Notes
Nutrition
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}
I'm totally loving this recipe! Look so delicious! Thanks for sharing it on The Best Blog Recipes Blogger Gallery! Your post will go live tomorrow at 4pm MST 🙂
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes & The Best Blog Recipes Blogger Gallery
Kristin King
Thanks, Shauna! 🙂
Diane Balch
Brillant combination butternut squash and kielbasa…so seasonal and a complete meal. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us on foodie friday.
Hannah
What a yummy recipe! I am on a delicata kick since I found it doesn't need peeling, so I would do it with that and vegetarian sausage Tofurky. My post features an Asian soup made with turnips.
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning
This is such a great Fall dish! I really like the combination of Kielbasa and butternut squash! Thank you for sharing ont he Four Seasons Blog Hop!
DesignedByBH
This looks yummy, too! Pinning!
(Thanks for sharing this on Twirl & Take a Bow, as well!)
~ Brooke ~
Britni
This sounds so good and I have both on hand right now. May just have to make this for dinner this week. Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party!
Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.
Kristin King
Thanks for stopping by, Britni!
Lauren
That looks so tasty! And I agree, we shouldn't forget about butternut squash! My son in particular is a big squash fan.
Thanks for sharing on This Momma's Meandering Mondays!
Kristin King
Thanks, Lauren! That is great that your son likes squash...it is so healthy! Thanks for stopping by!
Emily @ Simple Life of a Fire Wife
What a great combination! Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays!
Kristin King
Thanks for stopping by, Emily!
Liz
Thank you for the nice recipe.
Kristin King
You are welcome, Liz! I am glad you like it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Cambria
This looks great and so easy, which is always a super plus! I've never cooked with kielbasa, but I happen to have some links of turkey sausage already - how do you think that would work as a substitute with this recipe?
Kristin King
I definitely think that would work! Anything with a lot of spices and a little bit of saltiness would be awesome. Let me know how it turns out if you try that. Thanks for stopping by!