Chickpea and Butternut Squash Casserole with Scone Topping

A warming vegetarian casserole featuring roasted squash and chickpeas, finished with a homemade potato scone crust.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 518.4 kcals 3110.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.5 grams 285.2 grams
Fat 33.1 grams 198.5 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
canned, drained
Liquids
30
ml
White Wine
splash
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
sliced
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Tarragon
chopped, fresh
OilsFats
Vegetables
200
g
Butternut Squash
cut into cubes
1
piece
Onion
sliced
2
piece
Leeks
cut into large pieces
500
g
Potatoes
cut into small pieces

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Drizzle butternut squash with one tablespoon of oil and bake for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  • Fry sliced onion and garlic in the remaining oil for 4 minutes until soft.
  • Add leeks to the pan and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Mix in the roasted squash and wine, then cook for 6 minutes before seasoning.
  • Stir in the crème fraîche, double cream, chickpeas, and tarragon, then transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Increase oven temperature to 200°C.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes until tender, then drain and mash.
  • Mix flour and butter into the mashed potatoes to form a dough.
  • Roll dough to 2.5cm thickness and cut 10cm circles to place over the casserole.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until the top is golden-brown.