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Spicy Sesame Butternut Squash

Marla Hingley
Orange juice intensifies the sweetness of the squash as it roasts.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter or margarine melted
  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp dried red chili flakes
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 large butternut squash halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into ½” slices
  • 2 Tbsp - ¼ cup sesame seeds to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl whisk together the first 6 ingredients, then add in the squash.
  • Toss well to fully coat (as you’re tossing, the melted butter should harden slightly and stick nicely to the squash).
  • Place pieces in a single layer on 2 foil lined baking sheets. Scrape any butter mixture from bowl onto pieces, sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper, and half of the sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, remove from oven and flip each piece over. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds then continue baking until soft, about 10-15 more minutes. Broil for the last 5 minutes to get a golden caramelized finish.
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