Cook Buttercup Squash

This sweet and savory winter squash tastes best roasted in the oven, and can be served as either a side dish or a healthy dessert. This article will give you two easy-to-follow recipes for roasted buttercup squash.

Ingredients

Sweet and Savory Buttercup Squash

• 1 buttercup squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch wedges
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 2

Buttercup Squash with Chopped Apples

• 1 small buttercup squash
• 1/2 cup chopped cooking apple
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 2

Steps

Sweet and Savory Buttercup Squash

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Lay the squash wedges in a single layer on the baking dish.
2. Mix together the agave nectar and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to coat each piece of squash with the mixture.
3. Roast the squash in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove halfway through, turn the squash over, and brush the other side with the agave and vinegar mixture.
4. Remove the squash from the oven. The pieces should be lightly browned when finished, and easily pierced with a knife.
5. Sprinkle with black pepper and sea salt and serve immediately.

Buttercup Squash with Chopped Apples

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). On a cutting board, use a sharp chef's knife to cut the squash in half from top to bottom.
   • Remove the stem first if it is still intact.
2. Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the inside of each half. Place the squash halves skin side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
3. Combine the apples, butter, sugar, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture into each half of the squash.
4. Cover and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. The squash should be tender when finished.
   • Serve the squash warm as a sweet side dish or as dessert.
5. Finished.

Things You’ll Need

• Baking dish
• Cutting board
• Chef’s knife
• Basting brush (for Method One)

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Sources and Citations

• http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2008/11/easy-recipe-for-agave-and-balsamic.html
• http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/buttercup-squash-with-apples-cooking-for-2/bd3b3b96-132a-445f-a932-e0e4fd7b296e

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• Prepare a Butternut Squash for Cooking
• Cook Butternut Squash
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• Cook Zucchini
• Cook Patty Pan Squash
• Roast Butternut Squash
• Cook Squash
• Bake Spaghetti Squash
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