Best 9 Brown Sugar Banana Squash Recipes

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Brown sugar banana squash, also known as delicata squash or peanut squash, is a type of winter squash with a distinctively sweet and nutty flavor. Its vibrant orange flesh and creamy texture make it a beloved ingredient in various culinary creations. Whether you prefer roasting, baking, or sautéing, this versatile squash offers endless possibilities for creating delicious dishes. In this article, we will explore the mouthwatering world of brown sugar banana squash and equip you with the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the unique flavors and versatility of this remarkable squash.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Caramelized Butternut Squash image

Brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness in Ina Garten's Caramelized Butternut Squash recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

CITRUS GLAZED BANANA SQUASH



Citrus Glazed Banana Squash image

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

1 ½ pounds banana squash, peeled and cubed
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
1 tablespoon orange juice
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

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

BANANA SQUASH: HOW TO COOK IT



Banana Squash: How To Cook It image

Provided by Linda Loosli

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Banana Squash
Butter
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon

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.

ROASTED SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER AND CINNAMON



Roasted Squash with Brown Butter and Cinnamon image

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

3 pounds butternut squash (or other variety), washed, and peeled with a vegetable peeler
6 ounces unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (1 to 2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 fresh orange

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.

WHIPPED SQUASH



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This is an excellent way to serve one of the season's most delicious vegetables-butternut squash. Its rich flavor and golden harvest color really come through in this smooth vegetable side dish. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed
3 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring squash, water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt if desired to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender. , Drain; transfer to a bowl. Add butter, brown sugar, nutmeg and remaining salt if desired; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROWN SUGAR SQUASH



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You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey, what's not to love? One tester even said that it's so good it tastes like candy. We think kids will agree. -Kara de la Vega of Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers of squash with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR



Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar image

This sweet, savory, and simple recipe for roasted butternut with brown sugar makes a wonderful side dish for your holiday or everyday table.

Provided by M.Perry

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cubed butternut squash (1-inch)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup coarsely chopped candied pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine squash, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; toss until squash is evenly coated. Spread squash in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, turning midway through, until edges are lightly browned and centers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ROASTED BANANA SOUP (SOUTH AFRICAN)



Butternut Squash and Roasted Banana Soup (South African) image

This dish originated at The Conservatory Restaurant, at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, made by chef Cullingworth. I found this version at the Scrumptious Street Blog and am posting here for ZWT7-Africa.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 butternut squash (peeled, diced)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (dak brown molasses sugar if available)
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons butter
1 banana (unpeeled-ripe)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 carrot (peeled-chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 teaspoon curry powder (medium hot)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime (juice)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cilantro (optional garnish)
pumpkin seeds (optional garnish)
oil (pumpkin oil -optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle diced squash with brown sugar, honey and 2 T. butter, roast at 350 oven until caramelized and soft to the touch (about 20 min.), roast unpeeled banana in the same oven at the same time.
  • Melt the other 2 T. butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat, sweat onion, celery and carrot a few minutes; add garlic, curry powder, corinader, nutmeg and cinnamon, cook slowly for a few more minutes.
  • Remove banana from its skin, slice and add it and butternt (and it's juices) to saucepan; sitr in coconut milk and broth; simmer until hot; remove from heat, ladle soup into blender in small batches, blend until smooth, adjust consistency with more broth if desired.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste, blend again.
  • Return soup to the saucepan and cook to reheat.
  • Pour into bowls, garnish with pumpkin seeds,cilantro and a drizzle of pumpkin oil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 232.4, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 43.5, Protein 4

BAKED BROWN SUGAR SQUASH



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I usually pair this sweet side dish with meatloaf and baked potatoes...a real comfort meal (especially since all three bake simultaneously!).

Provided by Tearanii

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place squash in 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • Dot 1 tbsp.
  • butter in each squash half.
  • Evenly sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon in squash halves.
  • Add enough water to baking dish to just cover the bottom of the pan; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350º for 1 hour, until squash is tender.
  • Serve with additional brown sugar if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: For the best flavor, choose ripe, yellow bananas with brown spots. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread will be.
  • Use fresh squash: Butternut squash or pumpkin are both excellent choices for this recipe. Make sure the squash is fresh and ripe, with no blemishes.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar banana squash bread is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up ripe bananas and squash. With its sweet and slightly nutty flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and delicious quick bread recipe, give brown sugar banana squash bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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