Grilled Butternut Squash
Aug 28, 2011
by Chef Michel Nischan
Thinly-sliced butternut squash is grilled to preserve the sweetness of its flavor
- Course
- Side Dish
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Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea or kosher salt
- Fresh milled pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish (such as rosemary thyme, or savory)
Instructions
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Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut squash top to bottom into long thin slices about 1/4-inch thick.
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Brush slices with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place on a hot grill for 3 minutes. Turn slices over and grill for another 2 minutes.
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Plate the squash slices and top with sliced roasted lamb or grilled sliced beef. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with fresh herb stems.