Violin squash is a tasty winter squash, with a sweet flavor and nutty notes. In addition to being a delicious vegetable eaten on its own, it is also perfect to accompany your pork, turkey and beef dishes. You can choose to cook it in many different ways, such as baked, roasted or made into a puree. If you want to know how to prepare it, follow these simple steps.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Baked Violin Squash
Step 1. Get the ingredients you need
Here's what you'll need to cook butternut squash in the oven:
- 1 large butternut squash;
- 2 tablespoons of honey;
- 3 drops of vanilla extract;
- Salt to taste.;
- Pepper as needed.;
- Oil or butter to grease the pan.
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Step 3. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin
Use a knife or spoon to take them out. If you wish, you can save the seeds and then toast them or use them in a different recipe, such as a crunchy salad.
Step 4. Remove the skin and cut the pumpkin into slices, based on the portions you will need
Step 5. Cut it into several large slices
Then, arrange them in an oven pan (about 22x32 cm) previously greased with oil.
Step 6. Marinate the pumpkin with honey and vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of honey and a few drops of vanilla are enough. You can turn the squash upside down and sprinkle it with honey on both sides if you want to season it more evenly.
Step 7. Season with salt and pepper, according to your taste
Step 8. Cover the pumpkin with aluminum foil
Cover the pan completely so you don't burn the pumpkin.
Step 9. Bake the squash in the oven for 20-25 minutes
Step 10. Pumpkin will be ready when tender but not too soft
Step 11. Serve her
Enjoy the flavorful pumpkin while it is hot.
Method 2 of 3: Roasted Violin Squash
Step 1. Get the ingredients you need
Here's what you'll need to cook roasted butternut squash:
- 1 large butternut squash;
- Half a cup of butter
- Half a cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon;
- Salt;
- Pepper.
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Step 3. Remove the skin from the pumpkin with a peeler or knife
Step 4. Cut the pumpkin in half
Step 5. Remove the seeds and pulp
You can use a spoon or knife to cut the filaments before scouring everything out with a spoon.
Step 6. Cut the pumpkin into cubes
Form 2.5cm cubes.
Step 7. Grease an oven dish (approx. 22x32 cm) with oil or butter
Step 8. Spread the cubes on the baking sheet evenly
Try to arrange them so they don't touch. You won't need to cover the pan for the pumpkin to roast well.
Step 9. Melt half a cup of butter
Put half a cup of butter in the pan and heat it until it melts. You can also put it in the microwave for 30 seconds or 1 minute, in a special container.
Step 10. Pour the butter and brown sugar over the pumpkin
Coat the pumpkin pieces evenly. Then, season them with two tablespoons of cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 11. Cook the squash in the oven for 15-20 minutes
Step 12. Remove the squash from the oven
Move the pieces and turn them with a spatula, then return the pan to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is golden brown and can be easily pierced with a fork.
Step 13. Serve her
Serve the squash immediately, while it is hot.
Method 3 of 3: Violin Squash Purée
Step 1. Get the ingredients you need
Here's what you'll need to make the butternut squash puree:
- 1 large butternut squash;
- Half a cup of butter
- Half a cup of brown sugar
- Salt;
- Pepper.
Step 2. Peel the pumpkin
Use a peeler or knife.
Step 3. Cut the pumpkin in half
This will make it easier to remove the seeds and pulp.
Step 4. Remove the seeds
Use a large spoon to remove seeds and pulp from the inside of the pumpkin.
Step 5. Cut the pumpkin into approximately 2.5 cm cubes
Step 6. Put the cubes in a saucepan
Cover them with water and bring to a boil. Cook the squash for about 10-15 minutes or until it is tender enough to easily pierce it with a fork.
Step 7. Drain the squash and put it back in the pot
Use a colander to remove excess liquid.
Step 8. Mash the pumpkin until puree
Use an electric mixer or a potato masher to blend the pumpkin until it is a coarse puree.
Step 9. Add butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper
Step 10. Mash the squash until it is a velvety puree
This way you will mix the ingredients well and you will get a pleasant consistency.
Step 11. Serve
Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, while it is hot. You can eat it on its own or as a side dish for chicken, beef, or vegetables.
