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Harissa Hasselback Butternut Squash


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Very likely that you have seen the cute roasted Hasselback potatoes before, but you can also use this technique on a many other vegetables, for example, eggplants, tomatoes, and butternut squash! Slow-roasting in paprika sauce, and the use of harissa oil, smoked paprika and honey help intensify the flavour, esp. the sweetness of butternut squash. The final result is sure to impress the guests and looks really delicious and elegant as a vegetarian centrepiece, particularly with the simple yet yummy Feta and carrot top topping. Don't you just love the colour contrast? However, if you are going to serve this to vegans, just leave out Feta and use pomegranate seeds, nuts and mint instead.

Easy Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce
  • 1 / 800 g Butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthways and seeds scooped out
  • 650-800 g Roastged bell pepper sauce (or your favourite pasta sauce or simply use canned tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp Harissa
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Harissa oil
  • Rosemary and sage
  • 1 tbsp Runny honey
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 100 g Feta, crumbled
  • Carrot tops (or dill or parsley), chopped
  • 1 jar / 640 g Roasted red peppers
  • 1 Shallot, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  1. In a large blender or food processor, combine all ingredients for the sauce, including the liquid from the roasted peppers, and process for 20 seconds or longer if you prefer a smooth sauce. I am just fond of a slightly chunky sauce. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Put a squash half flat-side down on a chopping board between two wooden spoon handles or chopsticks. Cut down in 1/2cm intervals (the spoon handles will stop the knife going all the way through). Repeat with the other half.
  3. Put the roasted bell pepper sauce, harissa, garlic and 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large baking dish, season well and stir. Put the squash halves into the dish, flat-side down on top of the sauce. Slot the rosemary and sage into the gaps, drizzle with the harissa oil and season well. Cover the dish with a large sheet of foil then cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil, drizzle over the honey and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Roast for a further 30-40 minutes or until the squash is completely tender. Sprinkle over the feta and carrot top to serve.

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58 comments:

Tom 14/2/22 01:13

...Angie, this looks so good!

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Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 14/2/22 01:24

Wow, oorgeous, Angie! And I'm glad I popped over as I still want to make your brioche!!

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Brian's Home Blog 14/2/22 01:38

That looks terrific, I like squash!

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mjskit 14/2/22 02:14

What a great idea! Must be the best butternut squash ever with all thosee flavors penetrating through the entire squash. Quite yummy looking,

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My name is Erika. 14/2/22 02:43

You have the prettiest photos for your blog Angie. This butternut squash (my favorite by the way) looks so yummy. And what a great shape it has too. Happy new week. Hugs-Erika

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J.P. Alexander 14/2/22 03:25

Gracias por la receta. Se ve genial. Te mando un beso y te deseo un feliz dia del amor y la amistad.

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gluten Free A_Z Blog 14/2/22 05:01

This recipe is so interesting and very different. Looks really delicious.

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EASYFOODSMITH 14/2/22 07:24

Love all the flavours that you have added to counter the sweetness of squash. It sounds fabulous.

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Lola Martínez 14/2/22 07:59

Es una gran idea para sustituir las patatas y variar el menú. Yo no omitiría ningún ingrediente, me parece un conjunto buenísimo.
Un beso. Feliz día.

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speedy70 14/2/22 09:16

Ottima la zucca così cucinata, una bontà!!!!

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Nancy Chan 14/2/22 10:09

Beautiful. You always come up with great recipes.

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David M. Gascoigne, 14/2/22 13:19

Any time you'd like to move into my house just let me know! You may have free rein in the kitchen!

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DEZMOND 14/2/22 13:56

Looks so lecker!
I often make hasselback squash, but I stick tons of garlic and oil between the slices LOL Sometimes even slices of veggie sausage.

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Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 14/2/22 14:04

seriously a brilliant idea and I will make this for Thanksgiving also its just perfect!

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SavoringTime in the Kitchen 14/2/22 15:06

Butternut squash is one of my favorite vegetables! Great idea to bake them in the hasselback method and the added flavors sound delicious.

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Kitchen Riffs 14/2/22 16:41

Delightful idea! The presentation is gorgeous -- neat way to eat one's veggies. Great recipe -- thanks.

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Pedro 14/2/22 18:23

Must be delicious those pumpkins with the sauce you’ve prepared.
Greetings!

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David 14/2/22 19:38

Angie, Great idea! We've had hasselback style potatoes and I love the possibilities with the butternut squash. Amazing side dish... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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bread&salt 14/2/22 19:49

Another delicious winter food. Looks really great. Your presentations are always elegance.

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Bill 14/2/22 21:16

That looks amazing and delicious.

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savorthebest 15/2/22 00:14

This is my favorite squash. It looks great.

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Anonymous 15/2/22 01:04

This butternut squash looks crazy delicious, Angie! Wonderful any time of year, but would be a fantastic side for holiday meals too!

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Ben | Havocinthekitchen 15/2/22 01:24

Yeah, I've never really realized you can make other vegetables using a Hasselback technique. This squash looks beautiful and sounds tasty!

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Nammi 15/2/22 07:30

oh this looks so good! love the colours!

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Jeff the Chef 15/2/22 16:22

How wonderful! Although I'm sure I've love the tomato version, the red pepper sauce sounds so good with this squash!

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Pam 15/2/22 18:47

Beautiful & delicious!

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rodzinatestuje 15/2/22 20:17

Delicious and very healthy :)

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Valentina 15/2/22 21:44

This is so beautiful, Angie. This is so appealing! I've made hasselback potatoes and pears, but never squash. It's time to try it. :-) ~Valentina

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Cooking Julia 15/2/22 22:27

This is such a beautiful butternut, I love it!

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Grace 15/2/22 22:34

Beautiful!; delicious and healthy.
Thinks very much!
:-)☘

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Balvinder 15/2/22 22:51

This looks like the best hasselback butternut squash recipe I have seen so far.

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Gingi 16/2/22 04:32

Oh wow, this looks amazing!! Butternut is my favorite squash, this looks great!! - https://domesticgeekgirl.com

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Merryn 16/2/22 06:07

I love this dish, such a lovely baked butternut pumpkin with a delightfully tasty sauce to accompany it, thank you so much we will soon have many pumpkins - if the dreaded bush turkeys can just leave them alone :D

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Eva Taylor 16/2/22 14:37

That looks truly beautiful, and creative. I’ve made regular hassleback potatoes but not butternut squash. Love the seasonings too, the colour is incredibly rich.
Éva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/

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Catherine 16/2/22 16:06

Dear Angie, Hope all is well. I enjoy butternut squash and this is a great idea to serve it this way. It looks delish!! xo

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Raymund 17/2/22 00:28

Ohhh yeah that makes sense, why didn't anyone thought of this before. Loving the idea of trying this with different vegetables, maybe I will try it with ube

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tigerfish 17/2/22 00:29

You sliced that so perfectly! I would have trouble on harder squashes like this. Done it for potatoes and sweet potatoes though.

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babYpose 17/2/22 07:08

Roasted vegan with feta looks delicious and yes really impressive. Must look for Harrisa oil. Thanks for the recipe

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Abbe@This is How I Cook 17/2/22 22:46

What a beautiful dish and I happen to have a bitternut in the paantry that needs a recipe! Thanks Angie.

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Happy Retiree's Kitchen 17/2/22 23:40

Beautiful presentation as always Angie, and I am always looking for a delicious vegetarian centrepiece. I rarely buy butternut pumpkin, preferring Jap pumpkin for roasting, however this dish has me convinced to buy one and make this dish. Perfect, thankyou.

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Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews 18/2/22 14:43

This looks amazing, you have prepared it so beautifully.

I am not a lover of too much 'red' sauce (either pepper or tomato), as I find it quite strong, although I don't mind the spicy heat.

However with the honey drizzle and the cheese, if I was to make this for myself and not guests, I would probably leave it without the red sauce.

Another triumph! Have a lovely weekend :)

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Julie 18/2/22 17:10

Looks super delicious !!

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Evelyne CulturEatz 18/2/22 20:34

Never thought of doing a hasselback butternut! And I love a touch of harissa!

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The Yum List 19/2/22 03:56

This is really a beautiful meal. I would love to dine on this.

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Maria Grazia Ferrarazzo Maineri 19/2/22 18:58

Such a great idea and delicious dish , Angie! Thank you for this precious recipe!
Have a nice week-end!

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Muriel 20/2/22 19:40

Une excellente idée cette courge hasselback ! Bonne fin de soirée Angie

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Choclette 22/2/22 12:31

That is one stunning centrepiece. I've never done hasselback anything, but I'm really tempted with this one.

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thepaintedapron.com 24/2/22 15:02

This is beautiful Angie, isn't it hard to cut like that though? Sounds delicious~
Jenna

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The Yum List 25/2/22 04:23

Looks like a delicious meal.

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Federica Simoni 26/2/22 14:41

Stupende, chissà che buone!!

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bread&salt 1/3/22 19:51

WoW super healthy dish with a great presentation!

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