Grilled Winter Squash Recipes

GRILLED SQUASH (PERFECTLY SEASONED!)

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Slice the squash on the bias, about 1/2" thick. Place it in a bowl and mix it with the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Place the squash directly on the grill grates and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side (4 to 6 minutes total), until charred and tender. Taste and add a few pinches of additional salt if necessary.

EASY GRILLED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush over squash slices., Grill squash, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender.

GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush both sides butternut squash with olive oil.
• Cook on the pre-heated grill, flipping as needed, until softened and browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH MAPLE-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add squash and boil until almost tender yet still firm, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar and cook until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Drain semi-cooked squash and place on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and brush with some of the maple glaze; reserve remaining glaze. Fold up foil to close.
• Cook on the preheated grill until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally and flipping halfway through cooking time.

GRILLED WINTER SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center. In a large baking pan, drizzle squash wedges with oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange wedges, flesh sides down, in a single layer. Roast squash 15 minutes; turn wedges, and continue roasting until squash is fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
• Lightly oil grill, and transfer roasted squash, flesh sides down, to grill. Cook, turning once, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.