Butternut Squash Fries
By: Jennifer Manriquez
Published: Monday, July 4, 2011 - 4:44pm

Ingredients




1 large butternut squash
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
of chili powder
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2 Use a vegetable peeler to carefully peel the rind from the squash. Keep peeling until all the little green lines have disappeared. 3 Cut the squash in half lengthwise and use a metal spoon to scoop out the seeds and all that other goopy stuff. 4 Now, cut the neck off of the squash and cut large wedges, as equal in size as possible. 5 You can do the same with the "bowls" of the squash or you can save those for another recipe. Stuffed butternut squash, anyone? 6 Toss your wedges and spices into a large bowl that has a tight-fitting lid. 7 Secure the lid and shake the wedges around until they are all well-coated. 8 Place in a single layer on a large, lightly-oiled baking sheet. 9 Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the fries over, and bake another 10-15 minutes, until outside is crisp and inside is soft.

About


Who says french fries can't be healthy? These baked "fries" are delicious, and abundantly nutritious. Plus, they're easy to make - and it's really fun to dig into a weird looking squash!