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butternut squash spring rolls

Golden Winter Spring Rolls

Butternut Squash Spring Rolls are a gorgeous blend of sweet, savory and crunchy. Tender roasted chicken and squash are mixed with creamy feta, honey, sage and butter cashews. Bake them from frozen for easy entertaining.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Fall, Holiday
Keyword: butternut squash spring rolls, chicken and butternut squash appetizer, Christmas spring roll recipe, easy phyllo pastry appetizers, freezer-friendly appetizers, make-ahead spring rolls
Servings: 24 spring rolls

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 small butternut squash peeled, cubed (3-4 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for frying
  • 2 Tbsp honey divided
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cashews
  • 1 handful sage leaves finely chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta

For Assembly

  • 10 sheets phyllo pastry thawed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter you may need more to keep the phyllo pliable for folding
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the cubed squash with 2 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp honey. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-22 minutes, until golden and soft.
    roasted butternut squash
  • While the squash roasts, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Pan-sear or roast until fully cooked. Chop or shred into small pieces.
  • Sauté the the onion in a little oil in a skillet. Sauté until soft, add garlic and chopped cashews. Cook until golden and fragrant; about 5 minutes. Sir in the sage and chili flakes. Add 1 Tbsp honey to glaze everything lightly. Remove from heat

Mix the Filling

  • Combine in a large bowl: Roasted Squash, Cooked Chicken, Onion-nut Mixture, Crumbled Feta.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning ( more chili flakes, honey or sage if desired)

Assembling the Spring Rolls

  • Keep the phyllo covered with a barely damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use 1 heaping Tbsp of filling per spring roll.
  • Lay out one phyllo sheet.
  • Brush lightly with melted butter
  • Place 1 heaping Tbsp of filling at the bottom of the sheet
  • Roll up tightly like a cigar
  • Halfway through rolling, fold in the sides to seal.
  • Finish rolling and place seam-side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the top with a little butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Repeat until filling is used.

How to Freeze

  • Lay rolls in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Freeze for 2-3 hours until solid.
  • Transfer to a labeled freezer bag or container. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months

Bake from Frozen

  • No thawing needed. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place rolls on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden and crisp. For extra browning, broil for 1 minute. Watch closely.
    Butternut spring rolls
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