Grilled Butternut Squash in a foil packet
on Jul 10, 2019, Updated Apr 19, 2024
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Fire up the grill and make grilled butternut squash in a foil packet for a super simple side that’s perfect for fresh summer meals!
Table of Contents
- Grilled Butternut Squash in a Foil Packet
- What do you eat butternut squash with?
- What does butternut squash taste like?
- Why does my butternut squash taste sour?
- Is butternut squash good for you?
- Grilled Butternut Squash in a foil packet Recipe
- Butternut squash goes great with these main dishes:
- Other winter squash recipes you’ll love:
Grilled Butternut Squash in a Foil Packet
I love this recipe because you don’t have to heat up the oven in the summer to enjoy a squash that’s typically eaten more in the winter. Butternut squash is such a versatile and easy-to-make veggie with a sweet and nutty taste. The foil packet grilling method makes it absolutely fool-proof, and you’ll be able to essentially set it and forget it for the half-hour-or-so it cooks.
Plus, cleanup is a breeze! All you do is toss the foil. As someone who seriously appreciates a quick and easy meal from prep to kitchen tidying, this one covers all its bases and tastes incredible, too.
For an extra hack, look for pre-peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash at your grocery store. Doing all that prep isn’t necessarily hard, but it does take some time, and the ready-to-go squash is just a couple bucks more for a whole lot of convenience!
What do you eat butternut squash with?
Butternut squash pairs really nicely with mild meats, like chicken or pork. Try grilling up some chicken thighs, marinated pork chops, or a pork tenderloin alongside your squash foil packets! You’ll be happy when it’s time to eat, and when it’s time to clean up.
What does butternut squash taste like?
Butternut squash is a little bit sweet, not unlike sweet potatoes. Some people think it tastes similar to pumpkin, but slightly sweeter with a bit of nuttiness.
Why does my butternut squash taste sour?
A sour-tasting butternut squash actually tells a lot about the environment in which it was grown. Often, if squash encounter environmental stress, like varied temperature flux or irregular watering, a group of chemicals called cucubitacins are released, causing a sour or bitter taste. It’s okay to eat if you don’t mind the taste, but you may want to toss it. It takes a long time for unopened butternut squash to go bad (it can keep for several months), so a sour taste usually doesn’t mean it’s spoiled.
Is butternut squash good for you?
Butternut squash is an amazing source of fiber, potassium, and several other important nutrients! Its array of beneficial nutritional content makes it helpful for digestion, blood pressure, and healthy skin and hair.
Grilled Butternut Squash in a foil packet
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1-2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pieces of foil, 18 inches long each
Instructions
- Place the cubed butternut squash (about 4 cups) in a medium bowl.
- Drizzle with melted butter or olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Use your hands or a spoon to stir well so that the squash get coated evenly with the butter/oil.
- Place the two pieces of foil on top of each other so that they are layered over one another. Place the butternut squash in the center.
- Pull the two short sides up together, and fold them down. Fold up the other two ends to seal the squash into a foil packet.
- Grill over medium-low to medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Serve with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Butternut squash goes great with these main dishes:
- Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- The Best Baked Chicken Legs
- Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken Legs
- Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
- 4-Ingredient Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs
- Bop’s Favorite Meatloaf Recipe
- Crispy Panko-Crusted Baked Chicken Legs
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops
- The BEST Baked Chicken Breast
- 8 Must-Make Recipes for Chicken Legs
- Garlic Herb Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Other winter squash recipes you’ll love:
- Homemade Butternut Squash Soup
- Simple Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
- How to Cook a Whole Butternut Squash in the Slow Cooker
- How to Roast Butternut Squash
- Simple Lentil Curry with Butternut Squash
- Grilled Butternut Squash in a foil packet
- How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Instant Pot
- The Best Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Easy Grilled butternut squash is the ideal summertime side because it’s light and tasty, you can make it with other grilling-friendly items, and cleanup is a cinch!
You found one of my favorites! Healthier than sweet potatoes – less carbohydrates. I bake the squash @ 425 for about 20 minutes, flip with a spatula and maybe another 10 minutes or until tender. Oh, yea, and I use abut a tablespoon of brown sugar when baking them. At the holidays I add raisins or cranberries. Holy moly are these great.
That sounds so good! I love the addition of raisins or cranberries, I’m totally going to try that next time I make them.