In your hectic schedule, most of you do not have time to rush to the gym and often get tensed about the food that you daily consume. Most of you prefer to have a low calorie food as this helps you to maintain your shape and size. There are lots of fruits and vegetable you have already tried and you prefer to try something new every day. In this section of preparation, you are going to learn how to roast butternut squash. Butternut squash is a vegetable that offers you great taste and also contains very low calorie. If you are planning for a thanks giving dinner, this year try roasted butternut squash as this goes perfectly as any side dish. This is a fall vegetable and you can prepare lots of item with this. Any type of squash is little hard to cut but with a simple practice, you can do it easily. You can apply any type of seasoning while roasting butternut squash and this exactly depends on your taste. If you have never tried this dish before, check this article to have good information on how to roast butternut squash.
Complexity level: Basic
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Resource required:
- Butternut quash
- Butter/oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
- Rosemary leaves
- Oil brush
- Baking sheet
- Baking instrument
Instructions:
1) Wash and cut butternut squash:
- Wash butternut squash thoroughly with water and then cut butternut squash into two equal halves. Cut it length wise.
- It may be little hard to cut butternut squash, but you can first pierce the tip of your knife and slit it lengthwise. Do not peel the outer skin of the butternut squash.
2) Season butternut squash:
- Peel off all the seeds from the butternut squash and brush it with butter or oil. Try to make it with butter as it gets rich in flavor and taste.
- Sprinkle salt and crush some freshly crushed black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary leaves on the top of the butternut squash.
3) Preheat your oven:
- Now you are all set to bake butternut squash. Preheat your oven at 350° F. Grease you baking sheet with oil and place the butternut squash one after another.
- Now place the baking sheet inside the oven and let it bake for 20-25 minutes. Do not open your oven very often to check the baking process as it may offer some uneven baking.
4) Brush some oil /butter:
- Wear gloves and take out the baking sheet. Do not touch the butternut squash as it is very hot. If you touch it without gloves, you may experience some blisters.
- Now with the help of a tong, turn the butternut squash to the other side and drizzle some oil or brush some more butter to it. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Again put the baking sheet inside the oven.
5) Butter nut squash ready to serve:
- After putting the baking tray for the second time, let the butternut squash get baked for another 15-20 minutes. Insert a fork to check the tenderness of butternut squash. It will show a golden brown appearance all over.
- Switch off the oven and cover the baking sheet with an aluminium foil. This will help to retain the juice within the butternut squash. Let it rest for some time and now while serving, brush it with butter and add some lemon juice and pepper powder for fresh flavor.
Frequently asked questions:
Butternut squash is very hard to cut. What can be the best process to do it and what is the food value of butternut squash?
Often is it very hard to cut butternut squash. You can wash the squash and pierce it with a fork or knife. Then place the squash for 2 minutes inside your micro-oven. It will become little soft and you can cut it easily. Always pierce the tip of your knife first and then slit it lengthwise.
Quick tips:
- Cut butternut squash into French fries size which will help kids to consume it easily.
- Never buy thick butternut squash as this will take a longer time to bake and also does not offer a very good taste.
- You can even grill butternut squash and it can be considered as a good barbeque item.
Things to be watch for:
- While cutting butternut squash, be very careful as you may slip your knife and cut for finger.
- Always bake butternut squash to the place with proper ventilation as it supports the fumes for easy exit.
