Butternut squash recipes???

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Have a butternut squash that really needs to be used up (the stalk at the top is going funny) and just wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what I could do with it please?
Ps don't want to make soup!!!
Thanks in advance

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Was thinking I may have it roasted with some salmon tonight. How long would it take to cook if I cut it into small chunks and is there any seasoning which goes really well with it?

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[Iwannachoccie]

Hiya, you could try cutting it up into chunks then microwaving for a min or two just to get it started, then roasting in the oven with a bit of fry light and some paprika.. for about 30 mins or just until its soft
Or you could boil the chunks with a regular potato and mash it with low fat soft cheese?

 

[Where there's a will.....]

Hiya, you could try cutting it up into chunks then microwaving for a min or two just to get it started, then roasting in the oven with a bit of fry light and some paprika.. for about 30 mins or just until its soft
Or you could boil the chunks with a regular potato and mash it with low fat soft cheese?

Thanks think I'll roast it with the paprika, sounds yummy.
Also what do you think the best way to store it would be? At the moment it's in the shed cos it's dark and cool but after ive cut it where shall I store what I don't use (only for me so won't be eating it all tonight). I was thinking cut it all into chunks and what I don't need store in the fridge in a freezer bag so its ready to use next time, would that work or would it go bad?

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[Chipmunk89]

I eat roasted BNS with almost everything! I love it. I just cut it into small chunks, spray with frylight and sprinkle it with salt and pepper (sometimes paprika, depends what I'm having it with) and bung it in the oven for about 30-40 minutes. If I have some I don't use I always store it in the fridge and it's always fine when I come to use it - but as I use it most days it's never left in there very long!

 

[vanilla_cupcake]

I cut mine into thick chips, spray with frylight and shake some curry powder over them and roast them in the oven :drool:

 

[Vikabe]

I'm a bit of a wuss with trying new food - what does it taste like? :ashamed0005:

 

[Where there's a will.....]

It's really nice, reminds me of carrots- has a sweetness to it if you know what I mean.....

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[vanilla_cupcake]

I'm a bit of a wuss with trying new food - what does it taste like? :ashamed0005:

It's yum, nice sweet flavour! Try it, if you don't like it no harm done!

 

[bgtfielding]

Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Quiche, with Rustic Courgette and Potato Cakes, both in the oven as I type. Hope they turn out ok.

 

[B's lovely lady]

Roasted butternut squash risotto with spinach.....hmmmmmm yum!!!

 

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Roasted butternut squash risotto with spinach.....hmmmmmm yum!!!

Ooohhh that sounds nice, never had risotto. Have you got a recipe please?

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[B's lovely lady]

I haven't got one in particular but I'll tell you how I do it:

Chop up butternut squash into squares spray with frylight salt and pepper and roast in oven until soft (30mins ish??)

Fry off some chopped onion and garlic til soft, add arborio risotto rice and stir into onion garlic mix. Add stock ( I use veg stock cubes because I'm veggie) slowly to rice a little bit at a time, and keep stiring( this is quite time consuming!!) The rice is done when it's soft and no excessive liquid. Add roasted squash and then stir in spinach until it wilts. Yum!! Add salt and pepper to your taste.

Sorry there's no proper quantities I just kind of make it up as I go along!!!

 

[bilsat]

Pete's Butternut Squash (revisited)

Pete’s Butternut Squash Curry (Revisited)

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Chilli, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Garlic clove, sliced (sff)
1 Knorr “herb” stockpot
1 Knorr Chicken stockpot, made into stock with 500mL water
1” Cube of ginger, finely sliced
1tsp cumin
1tsp coriander
1tsp turmeric
1tsp garam masala
1tsp Hot Madras curry powder
1tbsp Sweetener
250g Pre-cooked chicken, cubed (s) (sff)
350g Butternut Squash, cut into cubes, not peeled (s) (sff)
400g Chopped Tomatoes (s) (sff)

Method

In a large saucepan sprayed with Fry Light cook the onions, garlic, chilli & ginger until soft.
Add the butternut squash, tomatoes, sweetener, and cook for 20 mins, add the herb stockpot and allow to infuse.
Add all spices except the garam masala, chicken stock & bring to the boil, cook for 5 mins then remove from the heat, using a hand blender reduce to a liquid, add the chicken & simmer for 15 mins, add the garam masala & continue simmering for a further 5 mins, serve with rice.

 

[Where there's a will.....]

Pete’s Butternut Squash Curry (Revisited)

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Chilli, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Garlic clove, sliced (sff)
1 Knorr “herb” stockpot
1 Knorr Chicken stockpot, made into stock with 500mL water
1” Cube of ginger, finely sliced
1tsp cumin
1tsp coriander
1tsp turmeric
1tsp garam masala
1tsp Hot Madras curry powder
1tbsp Sweetener
250g Pre-cooked chicken, cubed (s) (sff)
350g Butternut Squash, cut into cubes, not peeled (s) (sff)
400g Chopped Tomatoes (s) (sff)

Method

In a large saucepan sprayed with Fry Light cook the onions, garlic, chilli & ginger until soft.
Add the butternut squash, tomatoes, sweetener, and cook for 20 mins, add the herb stockpot and allow to infuse.
Add all spices except the garam masala, chicken stock & bring to the boil, cook for 5 mins then remove from the heat, using a hand blender reduce to a liquid, add the chicken & simmer for 15 mins, add the garam masala & continue simmering for a further 5 mins, serve with rice.

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That looks fab, thanks bilsat!!! I havent got a whole squash left as I had some roasted with the paprika as suggested (thanks for that) but I'm sure there's enough for the curry so that is definitely being made!!!

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[bgtfielding]

The Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Quiche, served with Rustic Courgette and Potato Cakes, both recipes were absolutely delicious, will certainly be making them again.:drool:

 

[lollyb84]

Can u tell me the recipe for the quiche and potato cakes plz

 

[BritMumInCanada]

Can u tell me the recipe for the quiche and potato cakes plz

Both recipes are on my blog

Http://www.slimmingeats.com

 

[Jeg57]

Peel chop and part boil. The put in roasting pan spray with fry light and a light sprinkle of Chinese 5 spice. Yummy!!