GRILLED MAPLE- AND PECAN-TOPPED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Grilled Maple- and Pecan-Topped Butternut Squash image

Sweet syrup and zesty orange peel bring fabulous flavor to grilled butternut squash.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 small butternut squash (1 1/2 lb each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place squash half, cut side up, on each piece of foil. Sprinkle with salt.
In small bowl, mix butter, orange peel and 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup. 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.
Cover and grill packets over medium-low heat 50 to 60 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 25 minutes, until squash is tender. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Sprinkle pecans over squash; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g