Roasted Squash Breakfast Bowls

Roasting turns humble butternut squash into the sweet, caramelized heart of these American breakfast bowls. Nestled with soft eggs, wilted spinach, briny feta, and toasted pepitas, they offer a vegetable-forward start to the day.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 385 cal
• 16g protein
• 32g carbs
• 22g fat

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Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 2 lb) butternut squash
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 large eggs
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Peel the squash, scoop out seeds, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes so they roast evenly.
2. 2Toss the squash cubes on the sheet with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until every piece is lightly coated. Spread in a single layer with space between pieces.
3. 3Roast for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges are deeply golden and caramelized and a fork slides in easily. The kitchen should smell sweet and toasty.
4. 4While the squash roasts, halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside so they stay bright and juicy. Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. 5Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook sunny-side up or over-easy for 3–4 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain runny; season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. 6In the last 2 minutes of roasting, scatter the spinach over the hot squash on the sheet so it just wilts from residual heat. Squeeze half the lemon over everything.
7. 7Divide the roasted squash and wilted spinach among four shallow bowls. Nestle a warm egg on each portion and scatter halved tomatoes, thyme, feta, and pepitas over the top.
8. 8Finish with chopped parsley and a final squeeze of lemon. Serve family-style on a big platter so guests can build their own bowls at the table.