Best Grilled Winter Squash Recipes

EASY GRILLED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush over squash slices., Grill squash, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender.

GRILLED DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill on medium for 25 minutes or until fork-tender.

GRILLED SQUASH (PERFECTLY SEASONED!)

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Slice the squash on the bias, about 1/2" thick. Place it in a bowl and mix it with the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Place the squash directly on the grill grates and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side (4 to 6 minutes total), until charred and tender. Taste and add a few pinches of additional salt if necessary.

GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH MAPLE-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add squash and boil until almost tender yet still firm, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar and cook until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Drain semi-cooked squash and place on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and brush with some of the maple glaze; reserve remaining glaze. Fold up foil to close.
• Cook on the preheated grill until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally and flipping halfway through cooking time.

GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush both sides butternut squash with olive oil.
• Cook on the pre-heated grill, flipping as needed, until softened and browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
• Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

GRILLED WINTER SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center. In a large baking pan, drizzle squash wedges with oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange wedges, flesh sides down, in a single layer. Roast squash 15 minutes; turn wedges, and continue roasting until squash is fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
• Lightly oil grill, and transfer roasted squash, flesh sides down, to grill. Cook, turning once, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.