Grilled Spaghetti Squash with Herbed Butter

Grilled Spaghetti Squash with Herbed Butter

Smoky grill char turns mild spaghetti squash strands into a buttery, herb-flecked side.

Total 55 min Makes 4 servings Calories 215/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

Halved squash cooks directly on the grill until the flesh turns tender and lightly charred at the edges, then gets forked into strands and tossed with a melting herbed butter. The smoky flavor sets it apart from oven-roasted versions, making it a good side for grilled meats or a light vegetarian main.

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, about 3 pounds, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Method

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400°F, and set up for direct grilling.

  2. Brush the cut sides and flesh of the squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  3. In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, and salt until evenly combined.

  4. Place the squash halves cut-side down directly on the grill grates and grill until the flesh is lightly charred and tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

  5. Flip the squash halves cut-side up and grill for an additional 5 minutes to finish softening.

  6. Remove the squash from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.

  7. Using a fork, scrape the flesh of each half lengthwise to separate it into strands, leaving the strands in the shell or transferring to a bowl.

  8. Add the herbed butter to the warm squash strands and toss until fully melted and evenly coated.

  9. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve warm.

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    Grilled Spaghetti Squash with Herbed Butter

    Halved squash cooks directly on the grill until the flesh turns tender and lightly charred at the edges, then gets forked into strands and tossed with a melting herbed butter. The smoky flavor sets it apart from oven-roasted versions, making it a good side for grilled meats or a light vegetarian main.

    55 min 4 servings 215 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 spaghetti squash, about 3 pounds, halved lengthwise and seeded
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400°F, and set up for direct grilling.

    2. 2

      Brush the cut sides and flesh of the squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    3. 3

      In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, and salt until evenly combined.

    4. 4

      Place the squash halves cut-side down directly on the grill grates and grill until the flesh is lightly charred and tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

    5. 5

      Flip the squash halves cut-side up and grill for an additional 5 minutes to finish softening.

    6. 6

      Remove the squash from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.

    7. 7

      Using a fork, scrape the flesh of each half lengthwise to separate it into strands, leaving the strands in the shell or transferring to a bowl.

    8. 8

      Add the herbed butter to the warm squash strands and toss until fully melted and evenly coated.

    9. 9

      Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve warm.