This is the ultimate autumnal supper.
Today’s recipe does not contain a ten page ingredients list or fancy foreign techniques that you have to google – it is a simple, rustic and delicious dish that you will keep on coming back to. Just roast the squash in a little oil, stir in some cheese (because when isn’t cheese a good idea) and fresh herbs (the best way to elevate a dish) and then top it with a sprinkling of my absolutely beautiful breadcrumbs and dinner is ready!
This makes a lovely vegetarian center piece, you could serve it alongside griddled chicken breast or use it as a side for your next roast dinner. If you have leftover breadcrumbs then try scattering them on top of a vegetable soup this winter as an easy alternative to crackers or croutons.
Serves 2
Prep time – 20 minutes
Cooking time – 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 150 g feta
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 large handful basil, finely chopped
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 slices sourdough
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 3 sprigs sage
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C.
- Cut the butternut squash in half. Place on a baking tray and use a sharp knife to score into the flesh of each half in a criss cross pattern – this will help it cook more evenly. Season generously with salt and pepper and drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil onto each half and then place in the oven to cook for 40 minutes or until soft.
- In a blender blitz up the sourdough with salt, pepper, sage and rosemary until they form coarse breadcrumbs. Pour this mixture out onto a large baking tray and drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil over it all.
- Remove the butternut squash from the oven and scrape out the flesh into a bowl. Crumble over the feta, basil and nutmeg and then use a fork to mash it all together until combined. Season with a little salt and pepper if needed and an extra dash of olive oil if it looks a little dry. Pour the mixture back into the butternut squash cases and then return to the oven for 10 minutes.
- Place the tray of breadcrumbs into the oven for five minutes until they have turned a golden brown and crunchy.
- When they are ready take the squash and crumbs out of the oven, sprinkle the crumbs over the squash and then serve alongside steamed greens or a tomato salad.
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These look so beautiful !
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Sounds Greek to me. I think we’ll try it. Mama Marika would be proud.
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This sounds outstanding! I wish I could find a sub for feta that my allergy kid could have, because I have seen several delicious recipes today that contain feta. I might just have to make him something else while we eat this!
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You could try making a vegan cheese with cashews and nutritional yeast?
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Unfortunately, nuts are out of the question, too. And soy. ☹️
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Thanks for your like!!
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Love the addition of fresh herbs like basil, rosemary and sage to roasted root veggies and the croutons.
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This looks like it’d be complicated, but it most definitely isn’t! Looks delicious and looks absolutely perfect for this autumn season ❤
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Ah amazing thank you – I hope that you enjoy it!
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These look awesome!
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This looks delicious! I just bought a butternut squash….
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Oh dear! 😍😍😍 Looks delicious! 👌
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This looks really good! I have to try it!
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Great timing Rosie. I have a pumpkin in my fridge which I was wondering what to do with, so I will try this recipe tomorrow with dinner. Thanks lovely. 🙂
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brilliant – would you mind if I shared this?
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Looks delicious I’ll be preparing with some cashew cheese instead of feta. 🙂
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Nice Recipe!
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Sounds and looks delish!
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Looks so delicious!
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Thank you for visiting my blog. Your blog is so inspiring! I love your pictures. I look forward to trying some of your dairy-free recipes 🙂
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Your recipe does look enticing, though I admit I am not a squash fan. A LONG time ago when in high school and college, I worked as a cook in upper NY state resorts. I enjoyed that; both the work and the resort environment. They are all gone now, though at least one has been repurposed into a four-season resort, not just summer on a mountain lake. I live by myself now, excepting two cats, and your posts do reflect a love of food and cooking.
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That looks so good!
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seems tempting. I haven’t tried squash yet but feel like doing so now.
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This looks absolutely yummy! Also a very potential winter dish, I’d say 😉
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Reblogged this on We Love Food and commented:
#stuffed_butternut_squash
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Ill try 😉
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