Roasted Butternut Squash with Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash with Pine Nuts and Parmesan
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps Butter; 1 whole Butternut Squash, Whatever Size You Want (a Small Squash Serves Two To Four); 59 milliliters Freshly Grated Parmesan (more To Taste); 3 Tbsps Pine Nuts; 4 servings Optional: Salad Greens And Balsamic Vinaigrette; 4 servings Salt And Pepper, to taste

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Roasted Butternut Squash with Pine Nuts and Parmesan a try. One serving contains 266 calories, 6g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up pine nuts, butternut squash, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and fodmap friendly diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 55 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Use a knife to lop off the top and bottom off the squash. Slice the skin off the sides, then cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.

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Squash

Seeds

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Cut the squash into large pieces, cut the pieces into slices, cut the slices into matchsticks, then cut the matchsticks into a dice.

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Squash

Place in a bowl and set aside.Melt the butter in a small pan, or in a bowl in the microwave. Use a spoon to skim off the solids so most of them are gone. (Note: It's easier if you go ahead and melt the whole stick, then reserve the rest for another use.)

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Butter

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Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the skimmed butter into the bowl with the squash.

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Squash

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Add salt and pepper and toss to combine.

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Salt And Pepper

Pour the squash onto a baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.

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Spread

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Bake for 20-25 minutes, then crank up the heat to 400 and continue roasting for 15 minutes or so, until the squash is sizzling and golden brown around the edges.

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Squash

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Remove the pan from the oven and set aside.Grate the Parmesan and sprinkle it over the squash. Toss it quickly so that the cheese won't melt (it should only soften), then transfer the mixture to a plate. Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

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Pine Nuts