Best 10 Butternut Squash Kabobs With Spicy Lemon Dip Recipes

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Butternut squash kabobs with spicy lemon dip is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The sweet, nutty flavor of the butternut squash pairs perfectly with the spicy lemon dip, and the kabobs can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy butternut squash, this recipe is for you!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CARAMELIZED SQUASH WITH LEMON AND HAZELNUTS



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This ultimate sweet-and-salty squash recipe can be done with most hearty orange vegetables, like sweet potatoes or even carrots (no need to peel any of these). The vegetables are tossed simply with olive oil and something sticky, like maple syrup or honey, and roasted until tender and caramelized. To add some texture back into the mix, the vegetables are finished with toasted nuts and plenty of fresh lemon zest for some perkiness.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, vegetables, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3- to 4-pound) winter squash, such as kabocha, red kuri or butternut
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped (no need to remove the skins)
Flaky sea salt
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove pulp and seeds, if you like. Continue to cut squash into 1 1/2-inch wedges.
  • Toss squash on a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, maple syrup, paprika and red-pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and pepper, and roast, turning each piece once, until both sides are evenly browned and squash is completely tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until they're evenly browned, about the color of a good piece of toast, and smell almost like popcorn, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and transfer squash to a large serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and a bit more maple syrup. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, flaky salt and more black pepper. Zest lemon over everything and halve lemon to squeeze over before serving.

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS



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When I see Meyer lemons in the store, it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons white wine
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium lemons, halved
Minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BREAKFAST KABOBS WITH YOGURT DIP



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Begin the day a whole new way with breakfast on a stick! Bread, meat, cheese and fruit are ready for dipping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 wooden skewers (8 inch)
2 oz thinly sliced hard salami, folded into quarters
4 oz Muenster cheese, cubed
2 cups cantaloupe cubes
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
4 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread, cut into cubes
1 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy harvest peach, creamy strawberry or creamy strawberry banana yogurt (from 2-lb container)

Steps:

  • Onto wooden skewers, thread salami, cheese, fruit and bread.
  • Serve kabobs with yogurt as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 kabobs and 2 tablespoons dip), Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 19 g

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH KABOBS



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These baked squash cubes pick up a mouthwatering grilled taste along with a mild curry butter flavor. The pretty orange side dish adds interest to more traditional summer entrees.-Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place squash in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the butter, curry powder and salt; drizzle over squash and toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. , On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread squash cubes. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERNUT SQUASH KABOBS



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Make and share this Butternut Squash Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs butternut squash (or acorn)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon curry powder
8 wooden skewers, 8-inch (or metal)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450*F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel and cut squash halves into 1"-1 1/2" cubes. Place in shallow rectangular baking dish or cookie sheet. In a small bowl, combine butter and curry powder. Drizzle over the squash, tossing to coat thoroughly.
  • Roast the squash, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring once or twice. Serve immediately or let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
  • Serve squash at room temperature threaded on eight 8" skewers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • Note:.
  • To reheat kabobs, grill on gas or charcoal grill directly over medium coals(or preheat gas to medium) about 10 minutes or until heated through, turning kabobs occasionally. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 35.4, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.2

SQUASH DIP



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This is a creamy butternut squash dip made with goat cheese and roasted garlic then topped with a sprinkling of walnuts. A beautifully colored dip for Fall entertaining. Serve with chips or slices of French bread.

Provided by favabeens

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium butternut squash, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole head garlic
1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the cut side of the squash halves with some of the olive oil, and place them oiled side down on a baking sheet. Cut the top off of the head of garlic, and drizzle the remaining olive oil over it. Wrap in aluminum foil, and place on the baking sheet with the squash.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the squash can easily be pierced with a fork. Scoop the squash out of its skin, and place in a serving bowl. Squeeze the cloves of garlic out of their skins, and into the bowl with the squash. Mash until smooth. Stir in the goat cheese and lemon juice until well blended. Sprinkle walnuts over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 137.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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This sweet and spicy butternut squash chili is sure to be a crowd pleaser and won first place in our office chili cook-off.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 pound cubed butternut squash
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to the bottom of a slow cooker and add butternut squash and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chipotle peppers in adobo, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar; mix together.
  • Set heat to High; wait to bring to a simmer. Cover, set heat to Low and cook, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 858.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHICKEN-AND-SUMMER-SQUASH KEBABS



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Provided by Elissa Meadow

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Leafy Green     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     Marinate     Fourth of July     Summer     Healthy     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 orange, juiced, plus zest
1 lemon, juiced, plus zest
1 lime, juiced, plus zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (16 pieces)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 red onion, halved, cut into 1-inch wedges
2 large zucchini, halved, cut into eighths
2 yellow squash, halved, cut into eighths
Coarsely ground black pepper
Vegetable oil cooking spray
5 cups arugula (or other salad greens)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 20 minutes. Whisk first 5 ingredients and 1/4 cup oil in a bowl. Add chicken, arranging to make sure liquid covers all pieces. Cover with plastic wrap. Marinate 1 hour. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup oil and vinegar and brush liberally on vegetables; reserve remaining liquid to use as salad dressing. On a wooden or metal skewer, thread (in any order you like) a piece each of onion, zucchini, chicken and squash, then repeat for remaining skewers. Season with pepper. Coat grill with cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Cook kebabs about 7 1/2 minutes per side or until chicken is firm and cooked through. Toss greens with remaining oil and vinegar mixture. Add salt and pepper. Divide greens among 4 plates. Place 2 kebabs on each plate. Garnish with tomatoes and serve immediately.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH LEMONY DIP



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Sweeten up everyone's day when you serve these Fruit Kabobs with Lemon Dip. COOL WHIP and low-fat lemon yogurt make a simple and delicious dip in this easy-to-follow Fruit Kabobs with Lemon Dip recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 container (6 oz.) lemon low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
4 cups fresh strawberries
10 kiwi (about 1-1/2 lb.), peeled, quartered
6 bananas (about 1-1/2 lb.), cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt and COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Thread fruit onto 20 small straws or skewers.
  • Serve as dippers with yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

FRUIT KABOBS WITH LEMON FRUIT DIP



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Sweeten up their day when you serve these Fruit Kabobs with Lemon Fruit Dip. These delectable Fruit Kabobs With Lemon Fruit Dip pair blackberries, plums, nectarines and cantaloupe with a fluffy dip made of cream cheese , yogurt and lemon zest.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar
zest from one small lemon
2 nectarines, cut into 16 segments
2 plums, cut into 16 segments
15 blackberries
1/4 cantaloupe, cut into 24 cubes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy - 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
  • Cut up the fruit, and place into individual bowls.
  • Gather 8 bamboo skewers. Thread the fruit onto the skewers in the following order: melon, nectarine, plum, blackberry, melon, nectarine, plum, blackberry, and melon.
  • Arrange the fruit kabobs on a serving platter.
  • Serve with the fruit dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe butternut squash for best results.
  • Cut squash into uniform-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper before grilling to enhance flavor.
  • Grill squash over medium heat until tender and slightly charred.
  • Make sure the spicy lemon dip is well-chilled before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute grilled tofu or tempeh for the chicken.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash kabobs with spicy lemon dip is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for summer grilling. The squash is tender and slightly charred, while the dip is tangy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or BBQ.

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