Grilled Butternut Squash with Spicy Onions Recipe
Bring a burst of flavor to your table with Grilled Butternut Squash and Spicy Onions on the Arteflame Grill. A blend of sweet squash, zesty onions, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
For the Spicy Onions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
For the Assembly:
- 1 cup blanched hazelnuts
- 2 large butternut squash (about 4 lb.), peeled, seeded, sliced ¼” thick
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
- 4 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spicy Onions:
- Heat up the Arteflame grill and pour olive oil over the side plancha on medium-high heat.
- Grill the red onion, stirring often, until lightly charred and softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
- Off the heat, mix in lime juice and honey in a bowl. Let cool, then stir in lime zest.
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Toast the Hazelnuts:
- On a medium-high heat area of the grill, toast hazelnuts until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Let cool and coarsely chop.
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Grill the Butternut Squash:
- Toss butternut squash with ¼ cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill until tender and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Return the grilled squash to a bowl. Add the toasted hazelnuts, parsley, mint, marjoram, and spicy onions. Toss to combine.
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Serve:
- Transfer the squash mixture to a serving platter.
- Crumble goat cheese over the top and drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Grilled Butternut Squash with Spicy Onions, perfect for a family gathering or a festive occasion, easily prepared on your Arteflame Grill.