Baked banana squash is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a main course. This hearty and healthy dish is made with a variety of ingredients including banana squash, olive oil, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, dried red chilies, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, salt, and cilantro. The banana squash is first roasted, then cooked with a mixture of spices. Once cooked, the squash is tender and slightly caramelized. The addition of the spices creates a warm and inviting flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. This article provides three unique recipes for baked banana squash, each with its own distinct flavor. The first recipe is a classic baked banana squash that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The second recipe is a stuffed banana squash that is filled with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs. The third recipe is a banana squash soup that is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that will suit your needs.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
KATHYJO'S BAKED BANANA SQUASH
I love yellow squash, of any kind. My mother used to make it for me and I just fell in love with that vegetable. Wish my own children liked it as well as me, so once in a while I will make one for me. I gave up trying to get them to try it, they will like it!!! It didn't work.. all the more for me!
Provided by Kathey Jo Hickey-Van Otten
Categories Vegetables
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Take your pieces of squash and wash them. Place in sprayed pan with the inside facing up. With fork, make small punctures over the inside of squash
- 2. Melt butter and brush it over the squash flesh, and sprinkle the cinnamon over the butter.
- 3. Place in oven at 350 degrees and bake, for about 40 minutes. Baste it several times with more butter.
- 4. Test the squash with a fork or knife inserted and if it goes through and is all soft, then it is done. The outside layer of squash will be soft too. If not, bake a few more minutes until it is. I like mine to just begin to get a nice crust on the top.
- 5. Take out of oven and let it cool a bit. It has a nice sweet flavor to it and the butter with cinnamon just makes it better. Delicious!!
CITRUS GLAZED BANANA SQUASH
If you are not familiar with banana squash, this is a great 'first-timer' recipe to try. Cubed squash is simmered, then glazed in a simple citrus sauce. It is basically foolproof and everyone will love it! Even my kids ate it up. This serves well with chicken, pork and fish.
Provided by TPIWNICZKA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 12m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash cubes and water. Cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until squash is tender. Stir occasionally, and add more water if necessary to prevent squash from sticking to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low, and stir in the orange juice, apricot preserves, cloves, salt and pepper. Cook and stir uncovered until squash is evenly glazed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 155.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
ROASTED SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER AND CINNAMON
This is great as a side dish, ravioli filling or, when enriched with some milk and cream, becomes an amazing soup! I love using Kuri and Banana squash varieties for added flavor.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the squash on a flat surface, then split in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut each piece in half, lengthwise, to form 4 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the butter. Wait until the butter starts to turn a light brown color. Remove from the heat and immediately pour half of the butter over the squash sections. Reserve the rest of the butter. Sprinkle the squash with the brown sugar and molasses and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Finish by sprinkling the ground (dry) ginger, fresh grated ginger, cinnamon and the ground cloves. Squeeze the orange juice over the squash. Fill the bottom of the baking sheet(s) with about 1-inch of water to create steam while the squash bakes in the oven. Cover the baking sheets with aluminum foil and seal the edges tightly.
- Put the tray in the center of the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 30 to 45 minutes. To check for doneness, pierce 1 squash section with the tip of a small knife. The knife should slide in and out easily. When the squash is tender, remove the pan from the oven and carefully peel back the foil. Drizzle with the remaining butter and set aside to cool. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
BANANA SQUASH: HOW TO COOK IT
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375F/190C degrees. 2. The first thing is to wash and scrub the squash and look for any bad spots to cut off. 3. Now, cut the ends off, and slice the banana squash into 3-inch sections. It's much easier to cut it this way because you are not having to handle such a large squash. 4. I used a really good knife and it was easier than I had expected to cut through the skin and flesh. 5. Now you cut the pieces in half. 6. Now scrape the seeds out with a tablespoon or similar tool. Remove the excess stringy meat.7. Now, cut the pieces again, remove the skin on the pieces and cook another day. We left the skin on the ones we are baking today. 8. Remove the skin on the squash you will not bake the day you cut the banana squash. 9. Place the peeled pieces in a bag or container to place in the refrigerator for up to five days. 10. Use a fork, to lightly "scratch" the banana squash meat so you can add butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar (or sweetener of choice). 11. Place a dab of butter, with the desired amount of cinnamon you want on each piece of squash. 12. Add the brown sugar now or after you bake it. You may want to salt and pepper it as well. 13. Now, wrap the separate pieces of banana squash in aluminum foil tightly. 14. Place a piece of aluminum foil on your cookie sheet and spray with vegetable oil. Place the squash on the cookie sheet. 15. Bake for one hour and 15 minutes or until baked through.
WINTER SQUASH BANANA BREAD
"I modified my usual recipe when I couldn't find any zucchini at the grocery store," relates Violet Rundels of Waverly, Ohio. "I used cooked squash from the freezer section instead, along with bananas. My family loves this bread."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, allspice, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla; add squash and bananas. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
AUTUMN STUFFED BANANA SQUASH RECIPE - (3.5/5)
Provided by blum099
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub 1-2 Tbl olive oil onto flesh of halved squash. Rub in salt and pepper (to taste). Lay flesh down on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes (30 for smaller squash.) While it bakes, add 2 Tbl. olive oil, onion and celery to skillet. Cook until softened and shimmery. Add sea salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss apple with lemon juice. Add quinoa, pecans, raisins, sage and sauteed celery and onions. Pull the squash out of the oven, flip over and fill with quinoa stuffing. Cover with foil and bake for another 30-45 minutes, or until flesh is soft in the center.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm bananas. Overripe bananas will result in a mushy squash.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the banana squash before baking. This will help the squash cook evenly.
- If you want a crispy squash, roast it at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time. For a softer squash, roast it at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time.
- Add some spices to the squash for extra flavor. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all good choices.
- Serve the squash with a dollop of yogurt, honey, or maple syrup.
Conclusion:
Baked banana squash is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. With its sweet and creamy flavor, baked banana squash is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.
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