Maple Curry Butternut Squash (with Raw Cranberry Relish)

We made this the other day when we were too busy to spend much time in the kitchen, but needed something for dinner. Since we had a small butternut squash and some cranberry relish in the refrigerator, we combined the two to create this quick and simple recipe. The squash tastes great on its own with a dollop of butter and a sprinkling of cilantro, but the cranberry relish turns it into a festive holiday dish. It’s a creative way to use up leftover cranberry relish after Thanksgiving too!

See our recipe for Raw Cranberry Relish, or use your favorite.

Difficulty:

Easy!

Cost:

Inexpensive

Serves:2people

Serving Size:1/2 of a squash

Maple Curry Butternut Squash

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This very simple way to prepare squash is delicious as-is with just a dollop of butter, but adding a scoop of cranberry relish really dresses it up! See all of the serving suggestions.

• CourseSide Dish
• CuisineAmerican

Tools:knife and cutting board, baking sheet, pastry brush (optional)

	Prep Time
	5 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Difficulty: Easy! Cost: Inexpensive Serves:2people Serving Size:1/2 of a squash

Maple Curry Butternut Squash Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan This very simple way to prepare squash is delicious as-is with just a dollop of butter, but adding a scoop of cranberry relish really dresses it up! See all of the serving suggestions. CourseSide Dish CuisineAmerican Tools:knife and cutting board, baking sheet, pastry brush (optional) Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 small butternut squash
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• curry powder
• salt
• ground black pepper

Servings: people

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub or spray oil onto a baking sheet.
2. Slice a thin layer off the ends of the squash and place it upright on the thick, flat end. Slice in half from top to bottom. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp in the cavity. Place both halves on the baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Brush or rub about 1 teaspoon maple syrup over the cut side of each half.

   
4. Sprinkle generously with curry powder, then season with salt and pepper as desired.

   
5. Turn the squash halves over, cut side down. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. Test my piercing through the skin of the thickest part of the squash.

   

Recipe Notes

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

1. Fill the cavity with some Raw Cranberry Relish.
2. Fill the cavity with butter and garnish with chopped cilantro.
3. Sprinkle some goat cheese crumbles and toasted pecans on top.

VARIATION:

Use acorn squash or any winter squash.

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