Ingredients
1 small sugar pumpkin or kabocha squash, seeded and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
Prep the pumpkin: Wash and slice the pumpkin into wedges about 1-inch thick. Remove seeds but leave the skin on for structure. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Preheat the griddle: Heat your bella 12” x 22” XL Griddle with Warming Tray to medium heat. Lightly oil the surface if needed.
Grill the pumpkin: Place the wedges on the griddle, cut side down. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until grill-marked and tender when pierced with a fork. Use the warming tray to keep wedges hot while working in batches if needed.
Make garlic herb butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in minced garlic and herbs. Let it bubble gently for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Finish and serve: Brush the grilled pumpkin with garlic herb butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm as a side or light vegetarian entrée.