Sweet syrup and zesty orange peel bring fabulous flavor to grilled butternut squash.
Grilled Maple- and Pecan-Topped Butternut Squash
- Prep Time 1 hr 5 min
- Total 1 hr 5 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 6
Ingredients
- 2 small butternut squash (1 1/2 lb each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Step1Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place squash half, cut side up, on each piece of foil. Sprinkle with salt.
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Step2In small bowl, mix butter, orange peel and 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup. Brush over squash halves. Fold foil over squash so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
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Step3Cover and grill packets over medium-low heat 50 to 60 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 25 minutes, until squash is tender. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Sprinkle pecans over squash; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
Nutrition
260
Calories
11g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
41g
Total Carbohydrate
22g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 260
- Calories from Fat
- 100
- Total Fat
- 11g
- 17%
- Saturated Fat
- 3 1/2g
- 17%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 15mg
- 5%
- Sodium
- 200mg
- 8%
- Potassium
- 780mg
- 22%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 41g
- 14%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 17%
- Sugars
- 22g
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 440%
- 440%
- Vitamin C
- 30%
- 30%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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