Butternut squash baked with orange

45 min
Medio
5 ingredients

Butternut squash baked with orange

Butternut squash, also known as butternut pumpkin, is a traditional ingredient in many Latin American and world cuisines. Its sweet flavor and smooth texture make it ideal for baked dishes, stews, and purées. In countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, this squash is highly valued and is part of homemade recipes passed down from generation to generation. Depending on the country, it may be called calabaza mantequilla, butternut squash, or simply winter squash. This particular recipe combines the squash with the fresh aroma of orange and parsley, providing a very balanced citrus and herbal touch, perfect to accompany main dishes or as a delicious side.

How to prepare Baked Butternut Squash with Orange

Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F / gas mark 6. Mix the parsley, orange zest, and garlic into the orange juice.

Cut the squash into 2 cm slices and brush them with olive oil.

Place the squash in an oven-safe dish and season to taste.

Cover the squash with the orange mixture and top with aluminum foil.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the squash is slightly tender.

Serve with crispy bread rolls to enjoy a dish full of flavor and texture.

Calabaza mantequilla horneada con naranja

Ingredients (5)

  • Parsley
  • Oranges
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Butternut Squash
  • Olive Oil

Instructions (8 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F / gas mark 6. Mix the parsley
  2. 2 orange zest
  3. 3 and garlic into the orange juice
  4. 4 Cut the squash into 2 cm slices and brush them with olive oil
  5. 5 Place the squash in an ovenproof dish and season
  6. 6 Cover the squash with the orange mixture and top with aluminum foil
  7. 7 Bake for 40-45 minutes until the squash is slightly tender
  8. 8 Serve with crunchy bread rolls