Stuffed Butternut Squash

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    513 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Romanian

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Couscous and Vegetables, a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish inspired by the colours of Fall. A great dish for your Thanksgiving of Christmas dinner, but also fantastic all year around. It might be simple, but it's packed full of flavours, and can be enjoyed either as a side or a meal on its own.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 onion
  • ½ courgette (zucchini)
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable stock (500 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup wholemeal couscous (120 g)
  • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon tomato puree
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit).
  2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise.
  3. Scoop out the seeds and place the two halves on a baking tray.
  4. Bake for an hour until the flesh is soft.
  5. Heat up the oil in a pan and add the onion chopped finely.
  6. Fry for 2-3 minutes until it softens, then add the chopped courgette and red pepper, give them a good stir, add the vegetable stock and boil for 15 minutes.
  7. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the butternut squash, leaving about 1 ½ cm around the edges.
  8. You can add some of the flesh to the pan. I enjoyed the rest of it on its own, it’s super delicious!
  9. Take the pan off the heat, add the couscous and place a lid on the pan.
  10. After 5 minutes, remove the lip the fluff the couscous up with a fork.
  11. Season with salt and pepper and mix in the tomato purée.
  12. Stuff the butternut squash halves with the couscous, sprinkle some grated cheese over, and bake in the oven for a further 5-10 minutes.
  13. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 92g (31%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 1641mg (68%) Potassium 1795mg (51%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 42545IU (851%) Vitamin C 169.3mg (188%) Calcium 313mg (31%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 92g 31%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 1641mg 68%
Potassium 1795mg 38%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 42545IU 851%
Vitamin C 169.3mg 188%
Calcium 313mg 31%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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