Char-Grilled Squash With Jerk Honey Rum Glaze

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 0

Char-Grilled Squash With Jerk Honey Rum Glaze: perfect for summer BBQs

by The Chefin Grill

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb butternut squash , unpeeled cut into thick slices appox . 1 cm
	1 recipe of jerked honey rum glaze
	salt and black pepper , as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

141

Sugar

Fat

Char-Grilled Squash With Jerk Honey Rum Glaze is a perfect summer side dish that adds variety to any BBQ spread. The butternut squash's creamy texture and slightly sweet taste pairs perfectly with the bold and spicy Caribbean-inspired flavors of the glaze. This dish is sure to impress your guests and add some excitement to your meal. Prepare the glaze ahead of time and have a quick and easy side dish that will not disappoint.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2.	Brush both sides of the squash slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
3.	Place the squash slices on the grill and cook on each side for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender and lightly charred.
4.	Brush the glaze on both sides of the squash slices during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, until the glaze is caramelized.

PROS

The sweet and spicy glaze adds depth and complexity to the squash’s flavor profile, while grilling brings out its natural sweetness.

This dish is vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by substituting the honey with agave nectar.

CONS

Butternut squash can be difficult to cut and peel, making this recipe somewhat time-consuming compared to other grilled vegetable dishes.

Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the squash slices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut squash is a low-calorie, high-fiber food that is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and magnesium.
The combination of honey, rum, and spices in the glaze can provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits for the body.