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Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/butternut-squash-and-apple-casserole/

Ingredients

The casserole

  • 1 medium butternut squash, diced finely
  • 3 large red apples, cored and diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup organic dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Cooking liquid

  • 1 cup fresh pressed apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch
  • ½ tsp Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp ground white pepper
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • tsp Chinese 5 spice

Crumble

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup pure maple sugar flakes
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • pinch Himalayan salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash, apples, onion, and cranberries.
  3. In a separate container, mix the melted coconut oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, then pour over the vegetables and mix well by hand.
  4. Line a 13" x 18" baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture in a single layer.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes until the edges start to caramelize.
  6. While baking, whisk together the cooking liquid ingredients in a measuring cup.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the crumble ingredients and mix well with your fingers.
  8. After 30 minutes, transfer the mixture to a square baking dish, pour in the cooking liquid, and top with the crumble.
  9. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes until the liquid bubbles and the crumble is golden brown.
  10. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh thyme and apple slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
316
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
43g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
465mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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