grilled butternut squash with balsamic and candied nuts
 
 
A fabulous dish of grilled butternut squash with candied pecans, manchego cheese, cilantro and a balsamic reduction with garlic and basil.
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Recipe type: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 butternut squash - sliced on short end without seeds.
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • canola spray
  • ¼ cup aged manchego cheese, shaved
  • ¼ cup candied pecans
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro/parsley
Instructions
  1. Heat a medium size pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 cup balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Cook for about 8-9 minutes or until the balsamic thickens.
  3. Strain the garlic and basil and set the reduction aside.
  4. Cook the butternut squash slices in the microwave for 10-12 minutes. Check after 10 minutes.
  5. Remove and peel the squash slices.
  6. Add the canola oil to a plate and coat the squash slices.
  7. Preheat the cast iron grill over medium heat and spray with a non-stick canola spray.
  8. Add squash pieces to the grill and grill for about 1 minute per side (just looking for some good grill marks).
  9. Arrange on the plate and add shaved manchego cheese, candied pecans, and parsley or cilantro.
  10. With a spoon or bottle with a small opening, add reduced balsamic vinegar - applying back and forth to the top of squash. Enjoy!
Recipe by A Wholesome Dish at https://www.awholesomedish.com/grilled-butternut-squash-with-candied-pecans-and-manchego/