Butternut squash does have some carbs but it’s high in fiber, so check the net carbs to see if this is too much of a carb splurge for you. Foil-Wrapped Grilled (or Baked) Butternut Squash with Sage is a delicious way to cook butternut squash and the touch of sage makes this perfect.
If you like butternut squash, I hope you’ll make this foil-wrapped grilled (or baked) butternut squash with sage as soon as possible before it gets too cold to cook outside. However, even if you make this in the oven, if you like butternut squash and enjoy the slightly smoky flavor of sage you’re going to love this way to cook butternut squash.
When I had a large garden, one of the plants I cherished was a variety of butternut squash called Really Big Squash. This variety of butternut can grow nearly two feet long (hence the name Really Big Squash! ), and the extra growth is a very long neck, so there’s more of the meaty part of the squash. I made this foil-wrapped grilled or baked butternut squash the first time with Really Big Squash.
- Preheat grill to medium.
- In a small bowl, combine wild, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cut squash into halves.
- Brush mixture over butternut squash.
- Place butternut squash on grill.
- Grill for 5 minutes each side, until tender.
- Remove from grill and serve.
Butternut Squash on the bbq | Easy recipe 2020 | Xman & Co
Grilled Butternut Squash 🔗
Grilled butternut squash is a simple fall and winter side dish that is all shades of versatile. Cooked with brown sugar and butter, this savory-sweet dish can be scooped right out of its shell, or mashed into oblivion and served mashed potato style.
Prep: 10min
Total: 55min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, Saturated Fat 7 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 360 milligrams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 3 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Wash the squash and slice in half the long way.
- Scoop out seeds, sprinkle with salt, slather with softened butter, and spread the brown sugar evenly across the whole thing.
- Use a fork to poke some holes into the flat surface of the squash so some of the butter/brown sugar can seep into them during the cook.
- Place on a preheated grill that’s at 350° for about 45 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Serve as-is for people to scoop from, or do a pre-scoop and mash. You may want to mix in some more butter and brown sugar into the mash, depending on how much you love sugar. You do you.
FAQ
Should you salt squash before grilling?
Salting the zucchini draws out some of the moisture, giving it a firmer texture that won’t get mushy or have more of a steamed vegetable texture. Although salting the zucchini isn’t required, it can make it come out even more delicious.
Do you skin squash before grilling?
Because of its soft skin, summer squash does not require peeling and some varieties are too watery to grill. Summer squash should not be washed until you are ready to use it.
How do you cut squash for grilling?
Cooking instructions for butternut squash include halving it, scooping out the seeds, chopping it into chunks, roasting it, and adding it to a warm winter salad or adding it to curries, stews, or soups.
Does butternut squash need peeling before roasting?
Cooking instructions for butternut squash include halving it, scooping out the seeds, chopping it into chunks, roasting it, and adding it to a warm winter salad or adding it to curries, stews, or soups.