Grilled Butternut Squash

This recipe may sound weird because butternut squash is commonly used in soups and roasted fall dishes or pies. However, this dish brings the best part of summer -BBQing- into a fall mood. Give it a try, it was delicious!

Grilled Butternut Squash:

Prep time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

-1 butternut squash

-1/2 cup olive oil

-1/4 cup red wine vinegar

-1/4 cup honey

-1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, thyme or oregano

-5 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

-salt

Directions:

-Slice the squash lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds and guts.

-Slice the squash into half-moon pieces, about 1/2 inch thick

-Combine the oil, vinegar, honey, garlic and herb in a bowl and mix well.

-Place squash in a large ziploc or vacuum sealable bag and add oil mixture.

-Remove as much air as possible before sealing.

-Place in refrigerator for at least two hours.

-Heat grill to medium-hot

-Remove pieces from bag and place on grill. Allow excess oil to drip back into the bag and save for later.

-Season with a pinch of kosher salt on each piece and cook on both sides for 9 minutes.

-Remove squash from grill and drizzle with remaining oil mixture.

-Cover tightly with foil and allow to sit for 12 minutes, then serve.

Cheers, foodies!