Roasted Butternut Squash with Cider Vinaigrette


Use apple cider to give healthy butternut squash some extra punch and pizzazz.

roasted butternut squash with cider vinaigrette recipe
YIELDS:6 servings
TOTAL TIME:0 hours 40 mins
INGREDIENTS

2 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
3 tbsp.
olive oil, divided
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 c. apple cider
1 1/2 tbsp.
whole-grain mustard
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash and onion with 2 tablespoons oil on two rimmed baking sheets. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, rotating pans once, until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, bring cider to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer until liquid has reduced to 3 tablespoons, 12 to 15 minutes.

3. Whisk together mustard, vinegar, reduced cider, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley.

4. Drizzle squash and onion with vinaigrette just before serving.