Ingredients
For the Squash
- 898 Squash or other traditional butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Seeds
- Seeds from 1 winter squash (about 1/2/ cup), cleaned
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Directions
For the Squash
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Step 2
Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and save for roasting.
Step 3
Lay the squash halves, cut-side up, on a baking tray. Lightly drizzle or brush with the oil, and season with salt.
Step 4
Roast the squash, uncovered, in the oven for about 40-50 minutes, until the flesh is very tender. Remove from the oven.
For the Seeds
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place seeds in a small bowl. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Step 3
Spread the seasoned seeds out onto the baking sheet in an even single layer.
Step 4
Roast for 20-25 minutes until starting to lightly brown around the edges. Toss/stir the seeds a couple times throughout roasting.
Step 5
Remove from oven once they are a nice light golden brown.
Step 6
Let cool and enjoy and sprinkle on top of roasted squash and serve.
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