How to Make Butternut Squash Fries
If you love French fries, but are watching your waistline, then you have to try this recipe for butternut squash fries. A bit sweet, and a bit savory, they'll have your mouth watering for more. Here's how to make them. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees.
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Spread foil over your baking sheet. Then spray your baking sheet with non-stick spray.
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Peel your butternut squash. This can be a tad tricky as the skin of a butternut squash is tough and thick. But using your vegetable peeler and a little elbow grease, you'll be able to skin it in minutes.
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Clean out the seeds from your butternut squash. Once you have it peeled, use a butcher's knife to cut the squash in half. You may need to bang the squash on a hard surface to get the knife all the way through. Once you've split the squash, use your hands and warm water to clean away the seeds.
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Cut the two halves of your butternut squash into fry shapes. The initial cut through the squash is the hardest. Using your knife, make long strips that are about 1/3 to 1/2 of an inch wide.
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Arrange your butternut squash fries on your baking sheet in a single layer.
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Drizzle fries with a generous amount of olive oil. Then sprinkle with a few pinches of salt to taste.
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Pop your butternut squash fries in the oven for 45 minutes or until lightly brown. Their texture should be crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Serve hot.
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Tips & Warnings
Save the butternut squash seeds so you can salt and roast them as well. It's a great low-fat snack.
To make it even fancier, serve the seeds with a garlic aioli.
