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Roasted butternut squash and green beans with crispy bacon in a rustic serving bowl

Roasted Butternut Squash and Green Beans with Bacon

Sweet caramelized butternut squash, crisp-tender green beans, and smoky bacon roasted together on one sheet pan. An easy, crowd-pleasing dish for holidays and weeknights alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds / 1.1 kg) peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 12 ounces (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • parchment paper optional
  • Large mixing bowl
  • sharp knife and cutting board
  • tongs or a spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or leave unlined.
  2. Spread the squash on the pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss and spread in a single layer.
  3. Scatter the bacon pieces over the squash.
  4. Roast for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the green beans and garlic; toss everything together and spread back into an even layer.
  6. Roast 12 to 15 minutes more, until the squash is tender and caramelized, the beans are crisp-tender, and the bacon is crisp.
  7. Drizzle with maple syrup if using, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan — use two pans if needed so the vegetables roast instead of steam.
Make ahead: cube the squash and trim the beans up to 1 day early; roast just before serving.
Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge; reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to re-crisp the bacon.