Best Herb Roasted Winter Squash Recipes

HERB ROASTED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. , Place vegetables in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring once.

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler. Halve lengthwise, discard the seeds, then cut into 1-inch dice. Place in a large bowl.
• Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter ceases to foam and has turned a light brown, pull the pan off the heat and immediately add the sage, rosemary, sugar, vinegar (stand back so as not to get splattered), and molasses. Mix well and bring up to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Pour the vinegar mixture over the squash and toss well, then transfer to a heavy rimmed baking sheet or baking dish large enough to hold the squash in a single layer. Place in the oven and roast, tossing at least once, until very tender and caramelized, about 1 hour. Set aside until cool enough to handle but still warm, so the liquids are runny.
• Working in batches, if necessary, transfer the warm squash and all the cooking liquids to a food processor and process until smooth. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

HERB ROASTED WINTER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place squash and onions in a mixing bowl and coat with olive oil and herbs.
• Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and spread the squash on the pan in a single layer.
• Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until pieces are tender and slightly caramelized.

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler. Halve lengthwise, discard the seeds, then cut into 1-inch dice. Place in a large bowl.
• Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter ceases to foam and has turned a light brown, pull the pan off the heat and immediately add the sage, rosemary, sugar, vinegar (stand back so as not to get splattered), and molasses. Mix well and bring up to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Pour the vinegar mixture over the squash and toss well, then transfer to a heavy rimmed baking sheet or baking dish large enough to hold the squash in a single layer. Place in the oven and roast, tossing at least once, until very tender and caramelized, about 1 hour. Set aside until cool enough to handle but still warm, so the liquids are runny.
• Working in batches, if necessary, transfer the warm squash and all the cooking liquids to a food processor and process until smooth. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH HERB OIL AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning once, until tender, 35-45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, whisk garlic, oil, parsley, marjoram, and 1/2 tsp. vinegar in a small bowl to combine; season herb oil with salt and pepper.
• Halve squash lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Using a large metal spoon, scoop out large pieces of flesh and place in a large bowl; discard skin. Add remaining 1 tsp. vinegar and gently toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer squash to a platter and drizzle with herb oil. Crumble goat cheese over.
• Do Ahead
• Herb oil can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

GARLIC AND HERB ROASTED POTATOES AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• Cover the bottom of a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place the potatoes and squash in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, balsamico and salt and pepper to coat well.
• Transfer vegetables to large baking sheet and spread into a single layer, keeping any leftover oil from the bowl.
• Roast the vegetables until tender, turning every 15 minutes with a long-handled spoon, about 45 minutes to 55 minutes.
• The veggies should be tender on the inside and caramelized in places on the outside.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Serve immediately.

HERB-ROASTED SAUSAGES AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine squash and next 6 ingredients in large roasting pan. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until squash is tender and sausage is warmed through, stirring once, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer squash and sausages to platter. Drizzle with vinegar and serve.