This was super easy...only two ingredients! (This recipe was passed on to me by a friend...thanks Kim) I thought they were good with just salt, but you could sweeten them up a bit with a little cinnamon too. They will come out a little soft so if you prefer crispier fries you may want to cook them a little longer.
Butternut Squash Fries
Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash (about 2lbs.)
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- additional sea salt (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°. Slice the ends off the squash, and then cut it in half width-wise. Peel squash with a vegetable peeler. Cut the round bottom piece in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
Using a crinkle cutter or a knife, carefully cut squash into spears/"french-fry" shapes. Pat spears firmly with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Sprinkle evenly with salt. Lay spears out on a layer of paper towels, and let stand for 5-10 minutes. This will allow the salt to draw out any excess moisture. Then pat with paper towels again. If you like, sprinkle with additional salt.
Spray a broiler pan, a baking rack placed over a baking sheet, or a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange the butternut squash pieces flat on the broiler pan/baking sheet leaving some room in between the pieces. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, and then carefully flip spears. Bake for about 20 minutes longer...until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. For crispier/firmer fries...try baking for an additional 5 minutes on each side. Enjoy!
