Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut Squash Fries
Course: Appetizers, SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutes35
minutes1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 medium butternut squash, skin and seeds removed; cut into 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch sticks
2-3 tbsp. cornstarch
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp dried herbs of your choice
salt to taste
finely chopped parsley thyme, rosemary, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pat dry squash sticks with a paper towel. Add 1 lb. of sticks to a large plastic or ziploc bag. Add in 1 tbsp. cornstarch. Seal and shake several times until squash sticks are evenly coated.
- Remove from bag and place into a large strainer or colander. Shake off any excess cornstarch. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Place squash sticks into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil for every 1 lb. of squash. Sprinkle with 2 tsp of dried herbs. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange squash sticks, in a single layer, onto baking sheets, making sure not to overlap any.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Flip over and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until edges darken and surface of squash fries crisp up.
- Remove from oven and let it cool until slightly. Season with salt and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve with a favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
0 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories166
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
13g
20%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8% ul>
- Sodium 5.3mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
19.4g
7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
i>Sugars 2.5g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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