Roast Butternut Squash (Per Sonia Stevenson)

Submitted by Gandalf The White

"Source: Roasting by Sonia Stevenson. (c) 2004. Ryland, Peters & Small: NYC & London. Simple method for preparing one of the best tasting of the squashes. Can be done at high heat (to brown it like a potato) or at low heat (carmelizes and absorbs flavor from stocks or herbs). This recipe is kosher (dairy), gluten-free and egg-free. To make kosher (parve) or vegetarian, use margarine in place of butter (but it won't taste as good!)."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs butternut squash (ie, 1 large or 2 small squashes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bunch fresh thyme, tips snipped into sprigs
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• sea salt, to taste
• black pepper, ground, to taste

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise -- no need to peel the squash (but see variation below).
3. Remove the seeds and pith.
4. Cut each half into 3-4 wedges.
5. Put the oil and butter into a roasting pan and heat on the top of the stove until the butter melts.
6. Add the squash wedges and turn over to baste them in the oil-butter mixture.
7. Put the thyme sprigs and garlic slices between the wedges and season with salt and pepper.
8. Roast for 30 minutes, turning the wedges several times to brown them.
9. Serve and enjoy!
10. Variation: Peel the squash, cut into wedges as in steps 2-4 above, then parboil for 5 minutes in salt water; then drain and proceed from step 5 above -- this brings out the nutty flavor and also makes the exterior more crunchy.

Reviews

[lorraine.stott3]

I used this recipe as the basis for a mixed roast vegetable tart. I cubed the squash and added aubergene,onion, sweet peppers, and asparagus (oh and more garlic). You could also try adding chorizo if your a die hard meat fan.