Stuffed Butternut Squash

Roast butternut squash halves stuffed with a spiced mixture of caramelised onions, ginger, and sultanas for a flavorful vegetarian dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 362.6 kcals 1450.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 58.7 grams 234.6 grams
Fat 15.6 grams 62.5 grams
Protein 3.2 grams 12.8 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
40
g
Butter
few thick slices used for roasting
30
g
Butter
2 slices used for stuffing
Fruits
40
g
Sultanas
handful
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
pinch
Cinnamon
ground
2
pinch
1
pinch
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
peeled and sliced
50
g
Ginger
finger-length piece, peeled and cut into matchsticks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut the squash in half and discard the seeds.
  • Score the squash flesh in a criss-cross pattern with a knife.
  • Place squash in an ovenproof dish, dot with butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash for 60 minutes.
  • Heat butter in a pan and cook onions for 15 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and sultanas until onions caramelise.
  • Top the roasted squash with the onion mixture.
  • Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with the pan juices.