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Butternut Squash with Thanksgiving Trimmings

Ready in 1 hr 35 mins

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 1 hr 15 mins

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Servings

Servings 8

Ingredients  

  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Glaze

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp harissa spice

Thanksgiving trimmings

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots minced
  • ½ cup sundried cranberries
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 cups brussels sprout leaves
  • 4 sage leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine all the glaze ingredients together and cook until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
  • Turn the oven on to 425°F.
  • Using a peeler, remove the skin from the squash. Halve lengthwise, scoop out seeds.
  • Rub both halves with 2 Tbs olive oil each, season with salt and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet, cut side down and roast until the squash begins to soften for 15 minutes.
  • Remove squash from oven and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice through the squash halves, crosswise without cutting all the way through.
  • Return the squash to the baking sheet, scored sides up. Spoon half of the glaze over top of the squash, allowing it to drip into the slices.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash for 30 minutes, spoon remaining glaze over the squash. Return to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, shallots and cook until softened.
  • Add cranberries, walnut, and Brussels sprout leaves. Toss together and cook for about 2 minutes until leaves turn bright green and are just wilted.
  • Add herb and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle over any glaze left on the pan.
  • Top with Thanksgiving trimmings and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSodium: 11mg

Credit:

Lynn Crawford