Description
This Roasted Green Beans and Butternut Squash with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds is a flavorful, colorful, and nutrient-packed side dish perfect for holidays or easy weeknight dinners. The combination of crispy bacon, sweet roasted squash, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and tender green beans makes this a crowd-pleasing favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on half the baking sheet.
- Add the green beans to the other half, drizzle with oil, and season lightly.
- Sprinkle chopped bacon evenly over the vegetables.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the bacon is crispy and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
✨ 5 Reasons This Is the Ultimate Side Dish:
• The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.
• Loaded with texture—crispy bacon, tender veggies, crunchy pumpkin seeds.
• Naturally nutrient-rich with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
• Easy to prepare on one sheet pan—minimal cleanup!
• Great for holidays, family dinners, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans and squash, roasted vegetables, bacon side dish, fall recipes, pumpkin seed recipes, easy sheet pan sides