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Roasted Butternut Squash With Herb Oil and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash or other large winter squash (about 4 pounds), scrubbed
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped marjoram or oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, divided
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 3 ounces fresh goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning once, until tender, 35–45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk garlic, oil, parsley, marjoram, and 1/2 tsp. vinegar in a small bowl to combine; season herb oil with salt and pepper.
  3. Halve squash lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Using a large metal spoon, scoop out large pieces of flesh and place in a large bowl; discard skin. Add remaining 1 tsp. vinegar and gently toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer squash to a platter and drizzle with herb oil. Crumble goat cheese over.
  5. Do Ahead Herb oil can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  6. Herb oil can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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