Roasted Butternut Squash With Brown Butter Vinaigrette Recipe (2024)

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D. Ward

In the first step, it’s much easier to remove the seeds from a halved squash before slicing. Use a spoon or melon baller.

hilary

Miyoko’s vegan butter browns and works as a great sub

christina bokat

Made with delicata because that’s what I had, no mint and added pine nuts and parmesan. Very, very good

architerry

-excellent flavor, especially with enough cider vinegar-used basil instead of mint-next time will experiment with cutting the cooking time for the squash, and use the broiler to brown the edges. Perhaps it will caramelize less and hold together better.

MinnieG

While preparing this I had doubts. I peeled the squash, and mine was so moist that it was falling apart when it was time to flip. It took at least 25-30 extra minutes to caramelize. I warned my husband of a recipe fail. The sauce made me skeptical. And mint? Are you sure?? But when it all came together, the angels sang from on high. The only change I would recommend is adding pine nuts to the butter and browning them together. Also, I ended up with about twice the sauce I needed. Salt well.

Mary

I cooked this tonight -- it was easy, fast and delicious. Definitely include the mint if you can. I cut off the end with the stem (so you don't have to cut through it), then cut down the middle lengthwise. I scooped the seeds out with an ice cream scoop, then sliced it into 1/2" slices. The slices in the photo are not very uniform, more like wedges than slices. Slices will bake more evenly.Careful when adding the vinegar to the butter -- even with it off the heat it spattered a lot.

Courtney

This is absolutely delicious! Had a 2.5 lb butternut and that fit perfectly in my battered, blackened baking sheet. Placed it on top of my pizza stone in the bottom of the oven and the squash caramelized beautifully. Agree about slicing squash lengthwise and then de-seeding, then slicing into half-moons.

chloe

Absolutely divine! Was out of apple cider vinegar and used balsamic instead, and a dash of lemon juice, and didn't expect much of it, but it complemented the nutty flavor of the brown butter EXTREMELY well.

Susan

This was delicious! My oven runs hot and some edges got a bit too crispy so next time I'll watch the temp/timing. Definitely a recipe that even when 'not perfect' is totally perfect! Served mine with sausages and it made a lovely and easy fall meal.

Patricia

Added sage to the brown butter, 1 tsp raspberry vinegar, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. Got raves at the Thanksgiving table.

David

Added half a thinly sliced shallot to the butter while it was browning, then topped the squash with 3-4 oz of crumbled goat cheese before drizzling the vinaigrette.

Liz

Very straightforward recipe and a great fall/winter dish. Definitely let the butter cool slightly before adding the vinegar, otherwise it will splatter hot butter everywhere! I learned this the hard way…

Kathryn

I made this dish without the mint and added freshly grated parmesan and dried cranberries. I served it over a bed of baby spinach. It was delicious and I'll make it often. A perfect fall dish.

Alicia

Made this for the first time yesterday for our Thanksgiving. I'm a little undecided on the browned butter flavor, but everyone else loved it. I'll definitely add this to the repertoire. I love sides that don't drown the original goodness of the vegetable. I plated this on one side of a long rectangular platter, with blistered green beans on the other end. Looked gorgeous together.

Allegra

So we absolutely adore this dish! Tonight we added 16oz of chickpeas when roasting to make this a easy, complete sheet pan dinner!

NJR

Cold early winter night. Can't get warm. The wood stove is reluctant. Alone. My husband is off at another meeting... The squash had been sitting too long. Not in the mood to cook. Thought I'd use it up. I suppose I could quibble. Not enough red pepper. There WAS the temptation to pour all the brown butter over the slices. I avoided it. After all there was only me. Delicious.

cooked for thanksgiving

Made these for Thanksgiving for the first time and everyone loved them! I cooked on 350 for longer time bc we had many things in the oven.

David katz

Remove the seeds after halving the squash. Much easier than after having sliced in to 1/2 inch wedges.

alice

Question: If I don't peal, Is the roasted skin tasty - I mean do people really eat it, enjoy it?

Christa

I made the vinaigrette to top her roasted acorn squash--ridiculously easy and very good.

Kate

Didn't have any mint but added caramelized onions and put everything over a bed of baby kale, it was fantastic

Molly

I used butternut from the garden (late harvest, early Dec.). Mint from the orchard. Lovely way to eat butternut. I will make this again!

Sheila

I cut both the olive oil and butter down to 2 tablespoons each, and this still worked magnificently. Perhaps my squash was smaller, but I didn't think so.

D.L.

Do you eat the skin of the squash?

Tom sfba

No. It’s easy to peel it off after roasting.It is safe to say that peeling after roasting is 1000 times easier than peeling a raw squash.

Joyous

A grapefruit spoon is the best for removing the seeds!

MarciaSF

So easy and so good! I was tempted to skip the mint but based on comments decided to add it and it really does make this dish stand out.

Allegra

So we absolutely adore this dish! Tonight we added 16oz of chickpeas when roasting to make this a easy, complete sheet pan dinner!

Anika

Beautifully buttery! Also, mint is a must IMO.

Laura Fritts

Delicious. Served to the Stones for Christmas night. Garnished with pomegranates--beautiful.

Seamar

Used a little orange juice instead of vinegar since serving kids.

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Roasted Butternut Squash With Brown Butter Vinaigrette Recipe (2024)

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How does Gordon Ramsay cook butternut squash? ›

In a large bowl mix the cubed squash, garlic cloves and ginger with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper and scatter in a single layer in a roasting tray. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes until tender all the way through.

Should butternut squash be peeled before roasting? ›

Learn how to roast butternut squash the EASY WAY without any prep work. No pre-peeling, chopping or deseeding (yes really!). Just whole-roast it in the oven until soft and tender.

How to roast butternut squash Jamie Oliver? ›

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4. Wash and dry the whole squash, then place on a baking tray. Pierce once or twice with the tip of a sharp knife, then bake in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until golden and very soft.

How to cook butternut squash Paula Deen? ›

directions
  1. In a medium saucepan combine squash, onions, carrots,broth, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Puree soup in a blender or food processor with the butter. Whisk cream into soup. Serve in wide, shallow bowls with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Should you roast butternut squash cut side up or down? ›

Cooking butternut squash halves
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut off ¼" from the top and bottom of the butternut squash. ...
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the butternut squash halves cut side down. Bake for 50-60minute or until tender.
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Should you wash butternut squash before cooking? ›

Then wash winter squash before preparing and eating. Try these 7 Tips for Cleaning Fruits, Vegetables or these steps for washing winter squash: rinse with plain running water while scrubbing the outside with a clean brush, then dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

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