Tis The Season for Butternut Squash! Everyone, including myself, always strive to get the perfect color on roasted butternut squash. I always bake them, but I am never fully satisfied the way they come out. I decided to broil them, and the result was magical. I ran out quickly, and left my son Peter-John in charge. He took over the kitchen, and turned them occasionally.  Upon returning home, they were already on the serving dish draining on paper towels.  I could not believe how beautiful and colorful they looked in such a short period. If you love your veggies, this delicious and nutritious side dish is for you.

Serves: 3-4  Degree of difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of butternut squash, cubed
•  Sea salt, and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, de-stemmed, + more for garnish
• Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle

Preparation:

1. Place the oven shelf about 11 inches away from the burner.  Turn the broiler on high.

2. In the meantime, on a flat metal tray, scatter the butternut squash cubes in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Drizzle 2-3  times with olive oil. I use an oil bottle spout to give me more control.

3. Place the tray with butternut squash  in the broiler.  The trick is to turn them occasionally, using a metal spatula (it doesn’t have to be one by one) for about 10 minutes , or until they obtain a golden brown color. Remove from the oven.

4.  Layer the bottom of a serving dish with some paper towels to soak up any excess oil, and plate the butternut squash. This step will prevent them from becoming soggy. Serve immediately. This was a lovely accompaniment to a red grouper, but it was so good, that it barely made it to the table.

I hope you will try this recipe in your kitchen, and share your experience with us. Happy Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours!

Gina Martino Zarcadoolas, aka Foodiewinelover
Culinary Personality, Food & Wine Blogger
Author of the cookbook: Cuisines, Corkscrews & Cultures
Level-2 Certified world-renowned – “WSET: Wine, Spirit, Education, Trust”
Level-2 Certified Sommelier
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