MARINATED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

 2 medium butternut squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices
 Salt and pepper to taste
 8 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
 0.50 medium red onion, thinly sliced
 0.50 tsp red chili pepper flakes
 1 tbsp dried oregano
 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2

Season the squash with salt and pepper, drizzle with 4 Tbsp olive oil, and place in a single layer on 1 or 2 cookie sheets.

3

Bake until just tender, about 18-20 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together remaining oil, vinegar, onion, chile flakes, oregano and garlic and season with salt and pepper.

4

Remove the squash from the oven and pour marinade over.

5

Allow to cool for 20 minutes, sprinkle with mint leaves and serve. This dish can be made earlier in the day, but should not be refrigerated.

Ingredients

 2 medium butternut squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices
 Salt and pepper to taste
 8 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
 0.50 medium red onion, thinly sliced
 0.50 tsp red chili pepper flakes
 1 tbsp dried oregano
 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2

Season the squash with salt and pepper, drizzle with 4 Tbsp olive oil, and place in a single layer on 1 or 2 cookie sheets.

3

Bake until just tender, about 18-20 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together remaining oil, vinegar, onion, chile flakes, oregano and garlic and season with salt and pepper.

4

Remove the squash from the oven and pour marinade over.

5

Allow to cool for 20 minutes, sprinkle with mint leaves and serve. This dish can be made earlier in the day, but should not be refrigerated.

MARINATED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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