If you have any squashes that are a little on the large size, then a good idea is to cut them and roast them, and then you can use them in several different recipes through the week.
Roasted Squash Recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 squash, peeled & cut into 2cm cubes
- 3-4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch sea salt & black pepper
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar
- Handful fresh thyme leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220c
- In a mixing bowl, mix the squash, olive oil, garlic, vinegar and seasoning using your hands to make sure it is well coated.
- Put the squash in a roasting tray and roast in the oven for 20 minutes
- Add the herbs and roast for a further 5-10 minutes until the squash is cooked through.
3 Ways to use your Roasted Squash:
Squash Risotto
This is the perfect comfort food! Easy to make, and great for a warming midweek dinner.
Squash & Cheddar Soup
Just the thing for lunches on cold days… and easy to freeze too if you end up making a huge batch!
Pasta with Roast Squash
An easy way to use up any roasted squash, and it’s brilliant comfort food too.