Today I’m sharing a recipe for a healthier type of french fry: butternut squash fries! This recipe for dill butternut squash fries comes to you from The Paleo Kitchen cookbook. This is a simple recipe that will satisfy that salty french-fry craving.
I’m a huge fan of butternut squash, and I especially love when it’s roasted in the oven. After you make these dill squash fries, be sure to try my Indian roasted butternut squash recipe!
This side dish (or snack) is one of the many delicious recipes in The Paleo Kitchen cookbook written by by Juli Bauer and George Bryant. Their book is filled with paleo-friendly cooking tips and shopping lists. Plus, it has more than 100 recipes! It’s a great resource for those who are new to the Paleo diet.
Here are some of the recipes that you’ll find in this book:
- Breakfast: sun-dried tomato sweet potato hash, banana bread waffles, sweet potato quiche
- Soup/Salad: sage & shallot delicata squash soup, pumpkin tomato soup, creamy pesto chicken salad, steak fajita salad
- Main Dishes: shredded pork meatloaf, loaded bbq sweet potatoes, garlic & thyme standing rib roast, spaghetti squash chicken fritters
- Dessert: honey pistachio ice cream, lemon poppyseed cookies, chocolate coffee bread pudding
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash about 2 pounds/860 grams
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bottom off of the butternut squash so you have an easy cutting surface. Use a sharp knife
- or a peeler to remove the skin of the butternut squash. Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds,
- and cut into fry-size strips.
- Toss the fries in a large bowl with the coconut oil, dill, and salt. Place fries on the prepared
- baking sheet, making sure not to overlap in order to keep the fries cooking evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Remove from the
- baking sheet and place on a cooling rack to help retain their crunch. Eat while still warm.
Anita says
Would like to try this. Will avocado oil work?
My Heart Beets says
Anita, yes!
Kelly Minyard says
These look awesome! We are always looking for Paleo chip alternatives at my house so I can’t wait to try these!
Zach Pq says
Recipes looks yummy.
Annette says
I’m a huge fan of butternut squash and this recipe looks delicious. It’s a unique way to serve butternut squash, one I’d never seen before.
Naomi D. says
I love the idea of using squash, I love sweet potato fries so these sound just as good if not better.
april says
I think this recipe looks mouth-watering! I love dill and I never would have thought to pair it with the squash. Sounds delicious!
Laura O. says
Looks good
Kelly K says
Sounds Yummy 🙂
Didi says
These sound good, and they’re better for me since I’m trying to eat less starches!
Becki M says
I’ve made these a few times now, and also a chunker ‘wedges’ version, and they’re both amazing! The wedges take a little longer (about 45mins) but are worth the extra 10mins for sure. Also, I’ve been experimenting with spices, and found that if you toss them with smoked paprika, cinnamon, turmeric and ground ginger, and add a shake of salt after they’re ready, they taste incredible!! 🙂
Alicyn says
I have a butternut squash that I was trying to decide what to make. Now I have a new recipe to try. Can’t wait!
kathleen says
I tried your naan recipe the other day. It was soo yummy. Can’t wait to try this one. The hubby loves anything that resembles fries. 🙂
Olivia says
I love all things squash!
joanna says
i’ve made butternut squash fries a few times but never with dill! sounds delicious.
Alex B. says
These fries look great, and all of the recipes you listed sound delicious! Now I just need to find time to cook!
Maya says
Yum!!! I love squash!!
Emma says
Great giveaway. This book is already on my wish list!
Lindsey Beech says
These look good and easy to make.
Kalpana says
I will definitely try this recipe 🙂 Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Allegra MacGregor says
I LOVE butternut squash and I’m excited to try these fries! I’ve never made squash fries before
Heather Gaillot says
Not a huge fan of squash but I’m open to trying these! Working on liking squash/sweet potatoes more this fall. Thanks!
Merrie says
I just recently discovered butternut squash — looking forward to trying this!
hira says
It looks great, can you maybe make a YouTube video for this?
JEnnifer says
cant wait to try this recipe.