Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries
Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries brings together caramelized squash and onions with fresh spinach for a warm, balanced bite. Sweet-tart dried cranberries and toasted pecans add pops of brightness and crunch, making it a colorful side for fall dinners, holiday spreads, or any cozy weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Cut the butternut squash crosswise into 1-inch slices; peel and clean each slice, removing and discarding the seeds and stringy pulp from the center. Cut the cleaned slices into 1-inch cubes.
- 3
In a bowl, toss the squash cubes, onion, and olive oil until coated; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 5
Toss the squash mixture, spinach, dried cranberries, and pecans together in a serving bowl and serve warm.
- Calories 214.02 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.5 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 32.04 g 12%
- Total Fat 10.22 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 35.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.65 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 8.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 122.48 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 840.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 1138.46 mcg Good Source 127%
- Vitamin C 44.06 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 214.02 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, Olive Oil, Red Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 214.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries healthy?
- Butternut Squash with Red Onion, Spinach, and Cranberries has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 214.02 calories and 3.5 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.16 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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