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Feta & Toasted Hazelnuts Recipe

Feta & Toasted Hazelnuts Recipe
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A delicious and visually striking Hasselback Butternut Squash recipe featuring tender roasted squash slices brushed with sage-infused butter, topped with tangy crumbled feta and crunchy toasted hazelnuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Scale

Butternut Squash

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and halved lengthwise

Sage Butter

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped

Additional

  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting the squash evenly.
  2. Slice the Squash: Carefully make thin, even cuts about 1/8 inch apart along each squash half, slicing deep but not all the way through, to create the signature Hasselback effect.
  3. Prepare Sage Butter: Mix the melted unsalted butter with the finely chopped fresh sage. Brush this flavorful mixture generously over each squash half, allowing some of it to seep into the slices, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Roast the Squash: Place the squash halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil lightly over them. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.
  5. Add Toppings: Remove the squash from the oven and sprinkle evenly with crumbled feta cheese and chopped toasted hazelnuts.
  6. Melt the Feta: Return the squash to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to let the feta soften and slightly melt, enhancing the dish’s flavor and texture.
  7. Serve: Serve the Hasselback butternut squash warm, garnished with extra fresh sage if desired, for a fragrant and savory finish.

Notes

  • Toasting hazelnuts enhances their flavor and crunch; spread them on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If you prefer a vegan option, substitute butter with vegan margarine and omit the feta or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • Be careful not to slice all the way through the squash to keep the halves intact during roasting.
  • Fresh sage can be substituted with dried sage, using about one-third of the amount, but fresh herbs provide the best flavor.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the squash for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

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Keywords: Hasselback butternut squash, roasted squash recipe, sage butter squash, feta and hazelnuts, vegetarian side dish, fall recipes

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