Hasselback Butternut Squash
Hasselback Butternut Squash is an elegant and flavorful side dish that will undoubtedly steal the show at your dinner table. This visually stunning recipe features perfectly roasted butternut squash, enhanced with a delectable honey butter glaze, a hint of chili flakes, and fresh thyme. With its sweet and savory flavor profile, this dish is perfect for both cozy weeknight meals and festive family gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s easy to prepare and makes the most of seasonal produce while providing a healthy option under 100 calories per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Small Butternut Squash
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 3–4 Sprigs Fresh thyme (picked)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Peel the skin off using a vegetable peeler.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, and thyme.
- Brush half of the glaze onto each squash half; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender; let cool slightly.
- Carefully slice each half without cutting all the way through to create Hasselback slices.
- Brush with remaining glaze and roast for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 small butternut squash (about 120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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