Roasted Butternut Squash with Herb Oil and Goat Cheese

A warm and comforting dish featuring tender roasted butternut squash drizzled with aromatic herb-infused olive oil and topped with creamy goat cheese. Perfect as a fall side dish or vegetarian main course.

6 servings
1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole butternut squash
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 tablespoon marjoram
  • teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 ounces goat cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning once, until tender, 35-45 minutes. Let cool slightly.

    45 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk garlic, oil, parsley, marjoram, and 1/2 tsp. vinegar in a small bowl to combine; season herb oil with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Halve squash lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Using a large metal spoon, scoop out large pieces of flesh and place in a large bowl; discard skin. Add remaining 1 tsp. vinegar and gently toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer squash to a platter and drizzle with herb oil. Crumble goat cheese over.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Herb oil can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.