- 1 large butternut squash
- 1 large Spanish onion, sliced thin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. nutmeg or cinnamon
- 1 tsp. rosemary
- ½ cup dry cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Peel squash and remove ends. Cut the squash in half so that you have a flat bottom. Stand it up and with your knife and remove the first layer of skin. Once completed, slice squash in ½ inch pieces and then chop in small cubes. Just pick a size you like and go with it.
Add spanich onion, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, rosemary, cranberries, salt, pepper and toss well. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Gently toss with olive oil and plate. Garnish with California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil.
Chef's tip: When buying butternut squash, look for those that are not bottom-heavy. Squash with smaller hips have less seeds. For a sweeter finish, you may add 1 tsp. of honey or agave nectar.
Recipe courtesy of Chef Tony Polito