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Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Kale Dressing

This savory comfort dish is jammed packed with vitamins that will help you stay healthy this holiday season without skimping on flavor.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Recipe by: Kath Younger, Kath Eats
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Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Kale Dressing

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces sliced shitake mushrooms
  • 7 fresh sage leaves minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large bunch kale trimmed and chopped
  • 4 cups cubed bread
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss butternut squash with 1 Tbsp. oil. Place on baking sheet and roast 40 minutes, or until browned and tender.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350°F.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a skillet. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Add sage, garlic, salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add kale and cook 3-5 minutes, or until kale is wilted down.
  • Toss bread, squash and cooked mushrooms and kale together in a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour broth over top and cover with a lid or foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and bake additional 10-15, or until top is crispy.
Butternut squash, mushrooms and kale combine with whole grains for a hearty dressing in this recipe by Kath Younger, blogger at Kath Eats Real Food.
Kath is a registered dietitian who is "eating and blogging her way through life." Her blog is a popular resource to find a variety of health topics and slices of her life.