Ingredients

How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Slice ends off squash, and then cut it in half widthwise. Peel squash carefully with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut the round bottom piece in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Using a crinkle cutter or knife, carefully cut squash into spears/French-fry shapes. (For exact nutritionals, weigh spears and use 20 oz.) Pat firmly with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Sprinkle evenly with 1/8 tsp. salt.
  • Lay spears on a layer of paper towels, and let stand for at least 5 minutes, to allow salt to draw out excess moisture. Pat with paper towels. If you like, sprinkle with more salt.
  • Remove the outer layer of garlic, leaving the skins around the cloves intact. Slice 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic, exposing the tops of the cloves. Place garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with oil, and use your fingers to make sure it's coated. Wrap foil tightly around the garlic, enclosing it completely.
  • Spray a broiler pan, a baking rack placed over a baking sheet, or a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and lay spears flat on it. (Use two pieces of bakeware, if needed.) Place foil-wrapped garlic on it as well (or directly on oven rack).
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Carefully flip fries, and then bake fries and garlic for 10 minutes longer.
  • Carefully remove foil-wrapped garlic and set aside. Bake fries for 10 more minutes, or until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
  • Once cool enough to handle, unwrap garlic, remove cloves (discard skin), and place in a small microwave-safe bowl. Add remaining 1/8 tsp. salt and mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Add chili sauce and mix well. Nuke for about 10 seconds, until softened.
  • Plate fries and top or serve with garlic sauce. Consume immediately!
  • MAKES 2 SERVINGS

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    " It was excellent "
    brianna ate it and said...
    I already love this squash & this sounds like a delicious new way for me to enjoy it. 5 forks
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  • 22566 14 years ago
    No Pulp Fiction...this would be a true sweet addiction type of recipe.

    Thank-you

    Kind Regards

    Joyce
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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    Tasty good!
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    " It was excellent "
    trinii ate it and said...
    Thanks for a Yummy-tasting twist on Squash !!!
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  • bigcookiedude 14 years ago
    Oh, man...these sound amazing!!
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