Tray-Baked Butternut Steaks with Honey Glaze

PREP TIME: 1 HOUR
SERVINGS: 2-4

About

Golden, honey-drizzled butternut steaks that work as a cozy weeknight main or a vibrant side for entertaining. Perfect as a meat alternative, these versatile squash steaks offer endless topping possibilities. Enjoy!

Ingredients

For the squash steaks:
1 medium butternut squash
2 TBSP olive oil
½ TSP cumin powder
½ TSP paprika
Salt to taste
2 TSP honey

Toppings (optional):
Crumbled feta cheese
Pickled red onion
Pomegranate
Fresh herbs
Pistachio

Instructions

Prepare the steaks:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Trim off the lower, seedy bulb of the butternut and store it for later use. Peel the top, solid part of the squash and slice it into 1.5 cm thick steaks.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly brush it with olive oil. Arrange the butternut steaks in a single layer, then brush the tops with more olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, and a little salt.

Roast:
Roast for about 50 minutes.
10 minutes before the end of cooking, drizzle the steaks with honey and return to the oven until golden and caramelized.

Serve:
Serve as they are, or add toppings like crumbled feta, pickled red onion, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, or pistachios for extra flavor and texture.