How to Make Orange Baked Squash

Baked winter squash has to be one of the earthiest, most satisfying winter meals that exist. This combination of squash with orange is a surprising, zesty twist.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 shallow baking dish
• 1 butternut squash or 2 small acorn squash
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 orange
• 1/2 C fresh Italian parsley
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt and pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Halve the squash lengthwise. Cut off the stems and scoop out seeds. If you are using a butternut squash, cut the halves crosswise and cut those pieces into wedges. If you are using acorn squash, cut the halves into 1-inch pieces.

3. Lay the pieces of squash skin down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and pepper.

4. Chop the parsley into small pieces.

5. Using a pairing knife, cut a small strip of the skin for the orange zest. Chop it into small pieces.

6. Chop the garlic into small pieces.

7. Sprinkle the orange, parsley, and garlic over the squash. Cover with foil and cook until the squash is moist and soft, about 1 hour.

[Elysekea]

on 11/1/2008 Great! Enjoy.

[JStarr]

on 11/1/2008 Thanks for the recipe, I was looking for how to do this.