Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

or as needed

1 large butternut squash - peeled

halved lengthwise

and seeded

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons water

¼ cup butter

¼ cup honey

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves

1 teaspoon dried orange peel

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

2 sprigs fresh oregano

or as needed

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Rub oil over squash and season with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and add water.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until softened about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile combine butter honey cinnamon garlic oregano leaves orange peel and paprika in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat sauce until combined 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove squash from oven and reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Allow squash to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Slice squash partway through vertically leaving the bottom portion attached. Drizzle with 1/2 the sauce. Return to the hot oven and bake 10 minutes more.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and press gently on the squash to separate slices. Drizzle 1/2 of the remaining sauce on top and return to the hot oven. Bake 10 more minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven and tuck oregano sprigs between slices or lay on top. Sprinkle with cranberries and pistachios and drizzle with remaining glaze.

Step 9

Bake in the hot oven 10 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 426.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 68g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 9.3g 37%

Sugars: 30.5g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 42%

Cholesterol: 30.5mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 36775.3IU 736%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.6mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 75.3mg 126%

Folate: 97.7mcg 24%

Calcium: 203.7mg 20%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 129.1mg 46%

Potassium: 1321.3mg 37%

Sodium: 421.8mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 171.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.