Grilled Maple- and Pecan-Topped Butternut Squash

Name: Grilled Maple- and Pecan-Topped Butternut Squash
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter or margarine, melted; 1 kilograms small butternut squash each); 4 Tbsps pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 59 milliliters chopped pecans; 0 teaspoons salt

Grilled Maple- and Pecan-Topped Butternut Squash might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 301 calories. This recipe serves 4. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. Head to the store and pick up butter, butternut squash, orange peel, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Instructions

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.

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Cut four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil.

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Aluminum Foil

Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds.

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Squash

Seeds

Place squash half, cut side up, on each piece of foil.

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Squash

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Sprinkle with salt.

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Salt

In small bowl, mix butter, orange peel and 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup.

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Maple Syrup

Orange Zest

Butter

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Brush over squash halves. Fold foil over squash so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.

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Squash

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Aluminum Foil

Cover and grill packets over medium-low heat 50 to 60 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 25 minutes, until squash is tender.

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Squash

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Place packets on plates.

Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil.

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