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Caramelized Butternut Squash
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Serves: 6 servings
 
Sweet and savory in every bite!

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Ingredients
  • 2 medium butternut squash (approx. 4-5 lb)
  • 6 -8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut off the ends of each butternut squash and discard. Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds.
  3. Cut the squash into 1¼" to 1½" cubes - making sure the size is uniform - and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  5. With clean hands, toss all of the ingredients together and spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize (approx. 45-55 minutes).
  7. Turn the squash while roasting a few times with a spatula to be sure it browns evenly.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Grilled Squash and Salsa Verde
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Another great option to liven up your vegetable side dish for a meal. Summer squash has a very neutral flavor so the possibilities are nearly endless in how many ways you can prepare and season it.

Photo Credit: Genius Kitchen

Ingredients
  • 4-5 assorted medium squash (about 3½ lb)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup raw, unsalted, pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • Salsa (homemade or store-bought) Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (approx. 300-350 degrees),
  2. Cut squash lengthwise into ¼" thick slices.
  3. Toss with olive oil and salt.
  4. Grill until lightly caramelized (approx. 10 minutes).
  5. Place on serving platter and top with spoonfuls of salsa and goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper to garnish.