Hasselback Butternut Squash

5 from 3 votes

Less than 100 calories per serving and Roasted to perfection with a honey butter glazed then topped with chili flakes and fresh thyme. This makes a perfect side dish on your dinner table.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 Small Butternut Squash
2 Tbsp Butter melted
2 Garlic Cloves minced
2 Tbsp Honey or maple syrup
1 Tsp Chili Flakes
3-4 Sprigs Fresh thyme picked
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F.
Start by cutting the butternut squash evenly in half on lengthwise. Scoop out the inside and discard.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin just until you see the bright orange flesh.
Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.
In a small bowl whisk melted butter, with honey, garlic, chili, and thyme.
Brush the squash with half of the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool until ready to handle.
Place the squash halves to a cutting board and using a very sharp knife, slice it thinly, but not all the way through.
Return the squash to the same baking sheet and brush with the remaining garlic butter mixture Return to the oven for and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes. or until golden brown on the tops and tender.
Enjoy!

Notes

after roasting for the first time, allow it to cool so you can handle it and over burned hands!
For bigger dinners, you can easily multiply the squash.
Do not attempt to Hasselback the squash without partially cooking it first.
When slicing the squash you can place them on two chopsticks or a big serving spoon, to stop you from slicing right through.
You can omit the chili flakes or up the chili flakes, depending on how much spice you like!
To help prevent burning, add a couple of tbsp of water to the pan as and when needed.
Nudge the layers apart if they're still sticking together and make sure some of the honey garlic glazes drips down into the space between the slices.
When transferring the Hasselback Butternut Squash to a serving plate, make sure to support it well as it'll be fragile.
This squash is best straight from the oven while the edges are at their crispiest!

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