Brown Butter Winter Squash
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Brown Butter Winter Squash
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Brown butter winter squash is going to banish memories of all other butternut squash recipes—including that boring brown sugar and butter trick your mom used—from your mind. Here's how to cook it.
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Ingredients
- Two small winter squashes such as butternut or acorn
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for the baking sheet
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 equal chunks
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as sage, thyme, rosemary, or marjoram (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds and strings. Lightly brush both the curved and the cut sides of the squash halves with the olive oil. Season the cut sides of the squash generously with salt and pepper, then place the squash, cut-side down, on the baking sheet.
- Roast the squash until very nearly tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and, using a spatula, carefully turn each one cut-side up. Plonk a piece of butter in each squash cavity. Sprinkle each squash with the herbs, if using. Continue to roast the squash halves until the butter is melted and begins to brown lightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Using a sturdy spatula (or 2 spatulas or a spatula and tongs or whatever it takes), transfer the squash to a platter or individual plates. Serve at once.
Notes
- Winter Squash with Maple Syrup
- Bake the squash for 20 minutes as directed. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and then remove from the heat. When you turn the squash halves, add the seasoned butter to the cavities, dividing it evenly. Omit the herbs and proceed as directed.
- Winter Squash with Southwest Spices
- Bake the squash for 20 minutes as directed. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or chili powder, stir for 30 seconds, and then remove from the heat. When you turn the squash halves, add the seasoned butter to the cavities, dividing it evenly. Omit the herbs and proceed as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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