A low calorie and low carb alternative to french fries. These Butternut Squash Fries are a perfect way to get your fussy eaters eating more veg!
You know Autumn is here when the squash and pumpkin recipes start appearing all over the place. As much as I love Butternut Squash I really can’t disassociate it with the winter months so I tend not to eat it during Spring and Summer. But after months of cold salads I am ready to start tucking into my favourite squash again.
Soups, curries and casseroles are all great vehicles for Butternut Squash but I am hoping to get my fussy eater into the habit of eating and used to the taste of this vegetable on its own. And what better way to do that than in the form of fries!
Rich in Vitamin and fibre, Butternut Squash is an excellent choice of vegetable providing slow release energy for managed blood sugar regulation. It is also high in antioxidants and has some incredible anti-inflammatory properties.
I have to be honest and let you know that if you are expecting a crispy french fry then you are going to be a little disappointed. These Butternut Squash Fries won’t crisp up like a normal potato fry but they are still a fantastic way of introducing new vegetables to fussy eaters in a recognisable form.
Butternut Squash Fries
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: European
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A low calorie and low carb alternative to french fries. These Butternut Squash Fries are a perfect way to get your fussy eaters eating more veg!
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200c. Peel and cut the squash in half lengthways. Scoop out the seeds and then cut each half into fries or wedges.
- Toss the fries in oil and then place in a single layer onto a baking tray. Bake for 20-35 minutes (depending on the size of your fries) turning once.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt.
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Molly says
February 20, 2018 at 8:00 pmSuch a great alternative to normal potato fries. Love it!
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Brbara says
December 14, 2015 at 4:26 pmSo what temperature should I cook them?
Ciara Attwell says
December 14, 2015 at 9:42 pm200c or 390f
Phil says
October 30, 2015 at 1:22 pmJust re-read the recipe: 200 degrees CENTIGRADE. Thanks!
Ciara Attwell says
October 31, 2015 at 10:50 amYep its all centigrade as I’m in the UK!
Phil says
October 30, 2015 at 1:19 pm200 degrees? Is that right? Doesn’t seem like that low of a temp would do anything. Looks good, though!
Steph says
January 30, 2017 at 2:18 am200C probably means Celsius, not Fahrenheit
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Diana at DCW7117 says
October 28, 2015 at 11:33 pmHi Ciara!
First time visiting your site!
I made these right away and they are wonderful!!
I prepared them as you stated but got a little crispier by putting them under the broiler for a minute!
Thank you for this wonderful alternative to potatoes!
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Ciara Attwell says
October 29, 2015 at 9:57 amThat’s a brilliant idea. I must try that! so glad you like them!
Kaydence says
November 16, 2016 at 2:04 pmPeefrct shot! Thanks for your post!
felicia | Dish by Dish says
September 22, 2015 at 3:17 pmHi Ciara! These butternut squash fries look amazing!
I’d love to include your recipe in a butternut squash round up I’m doing for Parade Magazine this month.
If you’re fine with it, I’d love to use one of your photos with a link back to your original post (http://www.myfussyeater.com/butternut-squash-fries/)
Let me know your thoughts, and thanks so much!
Felicia
Ciara Attwell says
September 23, 2015 at 11:17 amHi Felicia, yes that’s totally fine! Thanks!
Irene says
February 4, 2015 at 3:43 amCiara,
I pinned your recipe for the butternut squash fries on Pinterest today and then chose to make them for dinner tonight. My husband and I loved them! They were so sweet and my husband said, “that recipe is a keeper.” I just put salt on them as your recipe suggested and they were delicious. I am curious as to what spice/spices you used in the photo above. Is that basil?
Thanks so much, Ciara!
Blessings,
Irene
Ciara Attwell says
February 4, 2015 at 8:14 amHi Irene, so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. That’s just a little bit of parsley in the photos above. I bet basil would taste amazing though!
Daniel says
November 5, 2014 at 2:57 pmHey I made this last night. Instead of making them into “fry shape” I just cubed them and tossed in some sweet potatoes per Sophie at Franglaise Cooking suggesting.
FANTASTIC! I never knew how incredibly awesome butternut squash can be!
Thank you for posting this recipe.
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Ciara Attwell says
November 5, 2014 at 10:13 pmGlad you enjoyed them!
Andrea says
October 30, 2014 at 4:29 pmI made these today, and they were SO GOOD! So good I’m already planning to make them again tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Ciara Attwell says
October 30, 2014 at 5:35 pmYay! So happy to hear you liked them Andrea!
Abby says
October 21, 2014 at 2:30 amMine keep ending up soggy….any tips?
Ciara Attwell says
October 21, 2014 at 7:12 amThese won’t crisp up like normal fries and will always be soft. However you could try cooking them for a little longer or perhaps even up the temperature slightly (every oven is a bit different temperature wise!) and that might make them more crispy round the edges.
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking says
October 10, 2014 at 11:21 amThese certainly look yummy, definitely one to pin and try out. I’ve made sweet potato fries before but not ventured it with any other vegetable.
#TastyTuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
October 13, 2014 at 7:35 pmThey are so good Sophie, definitely worth trying!
Honest mum says
October 9, 2014 at 10:36 pmMade these before but they sure weren’t as pretty as yours-love this post! Just beautiful! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
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Ciara Attwell says
October 13, 2014 at 7:36 pmThanks Vicki!
Hayley @ Hay In A Day says
October 8, 2014 at 8:41 pmHaven’t had butternut squash for little while so must get baking these this weekend! Yum #tastytuesday
Ciara Attwell says
October 13, 2014 at 7:37 pmI hope you enjoyed them Hayley!
My Family Ties says
October 7, 2014 at 1:29 pmI love sweet potato and these look great, a great way to get kids trying something a bit different too 🙂 #TastyTuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
October 7, 2014 at 6:33 pmAbsolutely. There’s nothing like tricking them into trying new veg!
nutritious delilciousness says
October 7, 2014 at 1:24 pmI love these, I make them too along with sweet potatoes. I am constantly on a mission to get veg in daily to mine and recognisable ways sum it up nicely! #tastytuesdays
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Ciara Attwell says
October 7, 2014 at 6:33 pmAll veg tastes better in fry form!!
Heledd - Running in Lavender says
October 7, 2014 at 12:25 pmOoh I’ll have to try these! I love sweet potato chips so I’m sure I’ll like these too. Also, have to mention your fab photos, just beautiful!
Heledd
http://www.runninginlavender.com
#TastyTuesday
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Ciara Attwell says
October 7, 2014 at 6:29 pmThank you so much Heledd!
Cheyanne says
November 16, 2016 at 1:48 pmArltices like this make life so much simpler.
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
October 7, 2014 at 11:14 amWe love butternut squash fries and these look lovely x #tastytuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
October 7, 2014 at 6:29 pmThanks Kirsty!