Butternut Squash Kabobs Recipes

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

SAUSAGE SQUASH KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 6-8 minutes; drain and set aside. For glaze, combine the honey, mustard and orange zest in a small bowl., On 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the sausage, potatoes, yellow squash and zucchini; brush with half of the glaze. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through, 10-16 minutes, basting frequently with glaze.

GRILLED SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread vegetables alternately onto 8 skewers.
• Grill 10 min. or until crisp-tender, turning frequently and brushing generously with barbecue sauce.
• Serve with any remaining sauce.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH KABOBS

Steps:

• Place squash in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the butter, curry powder and salt; drizzle over squash and toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. , On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread squash cubes. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until heated through.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450*F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel and cut squash halves into 1"-1 1/2" cubes. Place in shallow rectangular baking dish or cookie sheet. In a small bowl, combine butter and curry powder. Drizzle over the squash, tossing to coat thoroughly.
• Roast the squash, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring once or twice. Serve immediately or let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
• Serve squash at room temperature threaded on eight 8" skewers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Makes 8 servings.
• Note:.
• To reheat kabobs, grill on gas or charcoal grill directly over medium coals(or preheat gas to medium) about 10 minutes or until heated through, turning kabobs occasionally. Enjoy!

CHICKEN-AND-SUMMER-SQUASH KEBABS

Steps:

• If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 20 minutes. Whisk first 5 ingredients and 1/4 cup oil in a bowl. Add chicken, arranging to make sure liquid covers all pieces. Cover with plastic wrap. Marinate 1 hour. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup oil and vinegar and brush liberally on vegetables; reserve remaining liquid to use as salad dressing. On a wooden or metal skewer, thread (in any order you like) a piece each of onion, zucchini, chicken and squash, then repeat for remaining skewers. Season with pepper. Coat grill with cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Cook kebabs about 7 1/2 minutes per side or until chicken is firm and cooked through. Toss greens with remaining oil and vinegar mixture. Add salt and pepper. Divide greens among 4 plates. Place 2 kebabs on each plate. Garnish with tomatoes and serve immediately.