Roasted Butternut Squash and Pesto Collard Wraps
Butternut squash and collard greens are a match made in autumnal heaven. The squash is roasted until caramelized and tender, while the collard greens are steamed until wilted but still retain their vibrant green color. The two are then combined with a flavorful pesto and crumbled goat cheese (optional). The result is a hearty and satisfying wrap that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. So let's gather our ingredients and fire up the oven!
The origins of this recipe date back to a chilly autumn evening when I found myself craving something warm and comforting. I had a butternut squash and some collard greens in my fridge, and I thought, "Why not combine them?" I roasted the squash until it was caramelized and tender, and I steamed the collard greens until they were wilted. Then, I spread some homemade pesto on the collard greens and topped them with the roasted squash. The result was so delicious that I knew I had to share it with the world.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pesto Collard Wraps Roasted Butternut Squash and Pesto Collard Wraps Roasted Butternut Squash and Pesto Collard Wraps Roasted Butternut Squash and Pesto Collard Wraps
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch collard greens, washed and stemmed
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread squash on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until softened and browned.
  4. While the squash is roasting, steam the collard greens until wilted.
  5. Once the squash is roasted, spread it on the collard greens.
  6. Top with pesto and goat cheese, if desired.
  7. Wrap up the collard greens and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • Roasting the butternut squash intensifies its natural sweetness and caramelizes its exterior, creating a complex and flavorful filling.
  • Steaming the collard greens wilts them, making them tender and pliable, while preserving their vibrant green color and slightly bitter flavor.
  • The pesto adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the wraps, balancing out the sweetness of the squash and the bitterness of the collard greens.
  • Crumbled goat cheese adds a tangy and creamy element to the wraps, rounding out the flavors and making them more satisfying.