Baby Squash In Brown Butter Food

AIR FRYER ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Toss the squash, olive oil, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Transfer to the air-fryer basket and air-fry, flipping the squash halfway through, until tender, golden brown and crisp at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter smells nutty and the milk solids turn golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the sage, pecans and a pinch of salt.
• Place the squash on a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan to warm and melt slightly. Spoon the brown butter mixture over the top.

ROASTED BABY SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Halve the baby zucchini and summer squash lengthwise, and halve or quarter the pattypan squash, depending on size. You want all of the pieces to have approximately the same thickness, probably about ½ to ¾ inch wide. Place them in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, honey, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the squash and use your hands to toss until all of the squash is well coated with the dressing.
• Spread the squash out on a rimmed sheet pan, preferably lined with parchment. Roast for about 10 to 15 minutes, until they become tender and browned in spots. Use a spatula to transfer them to a serving platter.
• Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Crumble the blue cheese over before serving if desired.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FOR BABY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place butternut squash halves in a roasting pan, cut-sides up. Rub the flesh with olive oil, then sprinkle with thyme.
• Roast in the preheated oven until very soft and lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
• Scoop out the squash flesh and mash in a bowl.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange a rack at the bottom of the oven and heat to 425 degrees. Slice the squash 1/2-inch-thick crosswise. (No need to peel.) Cut slices in half, if desired, to make half moons. Remove the seeds from the squash with a spoon and discard.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer and roast on the bottom rack until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Flip and roast until tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.
• After you flip the squash, make the brown butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides, the milk solids turn golden-brown and it smells nutty, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vinegar and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside on the stovetop until the squash is ready. (The heat from the oven keeps the butter from hardening.)
• Dip a piece of squash into the vinaigrette, try it, and adjust vinegar, salt and red-pepper flakes to taste. Spoon the vinaigrette over the squash and top with mint leaves, if using, and flaky salt.