These roasted butternut squash steaks are sweet, bold, and oh-so-delicious. With a handful of pantry basics, this recipe is all about simplicity and taste. They are heavenly served with my creamy polenta.
Cut the neck of the butternut squash off. Peel it with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut them into ½-inch thick slices.
Preheat the oven to 400 F / 200C.
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add dairy-free butter. Add unpeeled garlic cloves and the steaks. Season with oregano, thyme, and salt. Fry for 4 minutes on each side.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
For the steaks the best to use the neck of the butternut squash as it has no seeds in the middle. It is easier to cut a steak-like shape. Use the rest to make any other recipes.
If you do not mind the shape, slice the butternut squash into rings and roast them like that. In this way, you can use the whole squash.