Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small butternut squash, cut in half lengthways and deseeded; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced; 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced; 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained; 1 tablespoon pesto sauce; 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved; 5 ounces low-fat soft cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper; fresh herb, chopped (1 tbsp each of basil, parsley and chives)

Servings: persons

2 small butternut squash, cut in half lengthways and deseeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
1 green pepper, deseeded and diced
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
5 ounces low-fat soft cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh herb, chopped (1 tbsp each of basil, parsley and chives)

1
Preheat the oven to 400˚F/Gas 6.
2
Brush the cut surface of each half of the squash with a little of the oil and wrap loosely in foil.
3
Roast for 30 minutes.
4
Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened and beginning to colour.
5
Add the diced peppers, beans, pesto, tomatoes and soft cheese.
6
Season to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes.
7
Carefully remove the squash from the oven and unwrap from the foil.
8
Place on a baking sheet and spoon the vegetable and bean mixture into the squash.
9
Return to the oven for 20 minutes.
10
Serve hot, garnished with the chopped herbs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small butternut squash, cut in half lengthways and deseeded, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red onion, peeled and chopped, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Butternut Squash falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Butternut Squash

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