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Butternut Apple Cranberry Sandwich

Butternut Apple Cranberry Sandwich: Fall's Cozy Flavor Bliss

Delve into the cozy flavors of fall with this Butternut Apple Cranberry Sandwich, featuring roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, and creamy cheddar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Squash
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash or pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Rosemary or thyme/sage
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Pickled Cabbage
  • 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage or green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or honey/agave syrup
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 slices Sliced Bread hearty grainy or gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 4 slices White Cheddar Cheese or vegan cheese
  • 1 medium Apple thinly sliced, sweet varieties like Fuji or Gala
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins
  • 1 cup Arugula or spinach
  • 2 tablespoons Mayo or Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the butternut squash into 8 planks and coat them with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast for 17-20 minutes until tender.
  3. Combine shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt in a jar. Shake and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Spread Dijon mustard on a slice of bread, layer with cheese, roasted squash, apple slices, and marinated cabbage. Top with cranberries and arugula.
  5. Spread mayo on another slice of bread and press down on the assembled sandwich. Optional: grill until toasty and cheese melts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the squash and pickled cabbage in advance. Store all components separately for optimal freshness if meal prepping.

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