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
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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Such a great alternative to normal potato fries. Love it!
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So what temperature should I cook them?
200c or 390f
Just re-read the recipe: 200 degrees CENTIGRADE. Thanks!
Yep its all centigrade as I’m in the UK!
200 degrees? Is that right? Doesn’t seem like that low of a temp would do anything. Looks good, though!
200C probably means Celsius, not Fahrenheit
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Hi 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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That’s a brilliant idea. I must try that! so glad you like them!
Peefrct shot! Thanks for your post!
Hi 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
Hi Felicia, yes that’s totally fine! Thanks!
Ciara,
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
Hi 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!
Hey 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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Glad you enjoyed them!
I made these today, and they were SO GOOD! So good I’m already planning to make them again tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Yay! So happy to hear you liked them Andrea!
Mine keep ending up soggy….any tips?
These 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.
These 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.
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They are so good Sophie, definitely worth trying!
Made 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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Thanks Vicki!
Haven’t had butternut squash for little while so must get baking these this weekend! Yum #tastytuesday
I hope you enjoyed them Hayley!
I love sweet potato and these look great, a great way to get kids trying something a bit different too 🙂 #TastyTuesdays
Absolutely. There’s nothing like tricking them into trying new veg!
I 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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All veg tastes better in fry form!!
Ooh 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
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Thank you so much Heledd!
Arltices like this make life so much simpler.
We love butternut squash fries and these look lovely x #tastytuesdays
Thanks Kirsty!