Vegan, Gluten Free
Boat-cut butternut squash
25 mins
Easy
2 Servings
Boat-cut butternut squash is a brilliant side dish that can be used to carry a number of fillings to be used in a range of different meals for brunch, lunch or dinner. It’s the perfect low-carb vehicle for your filling of choice.
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About This Recipe
Boat-cut butternut squash is a brilliant side dish that can be used to carry a number of fillings to a range of different meals as brunch, lunch or dinner. Butternut squash’s health-giving qualities are many. It is a great source of carotenes which in turn convert to vitamin A, as well as vitamin C, folate (or B9), B6 and B1 which all have antidepressant qualities.
In addition to that, squash has also been shown to have properties that may fight cancer and heart disease. Eating squash may also help protect against developing type 2 diabetes.
A tip here when it comes to nutrient value – the deeper coloured the squash, the more concentrated the nutrition will be.
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Ingredients
1/2 butternut squash
Olive oil to drizzle
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
45
Fats
0.1G
Carbs
12G
Protein
1G
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/360F (fan) or 220C/430F (convection)
Split the squash in half length ways
Remove the seeds and sinew using a sharp-edged spoon (reserve if you want to toast the seeds – see video below)
Place on a baking tray cavity side up and drizzle with olive oil
Place in the oven for 18-20 minutes until the flesh is soft
