Butternut Squash – a wonderful fruit!

Butternut squash is a very healthy fruit; it is a great source of fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium

Not only that but it tastes absolutely gorgeous roasted!

(One of my favourites)

Try it chopped into chunks with a cod / salmon fillet and plenty of other roasted veggies as an alternative to roast potatoes

Or try roast chicken with butternut squash boiled and mashed with tons of veg – cabbage, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and peas as an alternative to mash

Or chop into chucks, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper and roast in the oven.

A great alternative to potato wedges and MUCH HEALTHIER!

Roasted butternut squash:

Peel the squash & chop off the stalk & flower end

Chop in half lengthways & scoop out the seeds

Brush the surfaces of the squash with a little olive oil

Bake in oven at 180 degrees for up to 25-30 minutes or until it is soft (but not too soft & soggy) or chop into chunks and bake for 20-25mins

 
For a delicious variation stuff the seed area with one of the following mixes:

• Chopped onion, garlic & thyme
• Sweetcorn & chilli
• Crushed pine nuts & sage
• Chopped dried apricots, raisins, grated apple & ground almonds

I have also just discovered that Tesco do packs of pre-chopped & peeled butternut squash if you are in a rush

Very convenient & yummy!