How does Martha Stewart cook butternut squash?

How does Martha Stewart cook butternut squash?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet in an even layer, and roast until tender, about 20 minutes.

What does butternut squash go with?

What to Serve with Roasted Butternut Squash

• Pork. These Crock Pot Pork Chops would be excellent paired with roasted butternut squash.
• Chicken.
• Pasta.
• Roasted butternut squash is also delicious with any holiday main: roast chicken, roast turkey, ham, prime rib; whatever your family loves!

Can you freeze butternut squash?

Butternut squash freezes like a champ! More good news: It does fine whether frozen raw or cooked. And the fact that yours has been cut into small chunks is no problem. You can also cook the squash — by roasting, steaming or boiling — then mash it up and freeze that way.

Which is healthier butternut squash or sweet potato?

Which is healthier: butternut squash or sweet potato? Both are great sources of vitamins and minerals, particularly antioxidants like beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes are about double calories, carbs, and sugar per serving than butternut squash. That being said, it does have more fiber and protein than butternut squash.

Do you have to peel butternut squash before freezing?

Peel and Freeze Cubes of Raw Butternut Squash The best way to freeze raw butternut and other varieties of winter squash is in one-inch cubes, after first peeling it and removing the seeds. The squash can be roasted straight from the freezer (no thawing necessary!), or tossed directly into soups, stews, and chili.

How do you cook butternut squash fast?

Softening a butternut squash in the microwave is the fastest, and often easiest, method. Place the squash on a microwave-safe plate and cook it on high for 3 to 5 minutes to par-cook, or up to 10 minutes to fully cook. Turn the squash over (using a cloth or oven glove) once or twice during this time.

How do you bake butternut squash with garlic?

Preheat oven to 425°. Combine thyme, olive oil, salt, butternut squash, and garlic on a baking sheet; toss. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes; stir after 15 minutes. Mash garlic with a fork; toss with squash.

How long do you bake stuffed butternut squash?

Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with seasonings. Place 2 teaspoons brown sugar in the cavity of each half. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over cut surfaces. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

How do you prepare butternut squash seeds?

Using the Butternut Squash Seeds Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Wash the pulp from the seeds. Toss the seeds in a bowl with oil and spices. Spread the seeds evenly onto the aluminum-covered baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Let the seeds cool down before you eat them.