Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash
The glaze creates a smoky caramelized topping, and the cranberries and pistachios add tartness and crunch. My 10-year-old walked in as I pulled this from the oven for the first time and announced, ‘that’s beautiful!’ It’s just as amazing in flavor, and it makes a gorgeous, elegant side.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
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.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 426 calories; protein 5.5g; carbohydrates 68g; fat 19g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 421.8mg.
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