Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe
Beautifully roasted squash, packed with nutrients and nourishment; needing minimal prep for maximum flavour. A recipe created for prenatal nourishment and postnatal batch cooking ease!
The humble butternut squash - rich in nutrients, low in calories and versatile cooking staple.
This recipe was born out of producing meals for prenatal clients looking to ensure their diets were meeting their nutritional needs.
The thing I love about squashes and other richly coloured vegetables is their nutritional profile - being so rich in so many vital nutrients, I recommend them to many clients, both non and pre/post natal alike.
Rich in carotenoids, which give the the squash its bright orange colour, these plant pigments are converted by the body into active forms of Vitamin A; essential for cell growth, eye health and immune function.
Also packed with vitamin C, when working in conjunction with vitamin A, acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from free radicals.
This squash is also packed with B vitamins; including folate and B6; vital for pregnant women to encourage red blood cell formation and support energy levels.
Another great thing about butternut squash is that it practically needs zero prepping - cut in half, deseed and your good to go. The skin can be eaten once cooked which means added fibre and no faffing with a peeler!
For this particular recipe; the squash is stuffed with a turkey mince ragu, rich in lean protein and added veggies and topped with organic feta. It can be easily be made vegetarian by subbing the mince with lentils or chickpeas. Alternatively if you have left over chilli or bolognese both make great fillings for squash.
Ingredients:
Serves 2
1 medium butternut squash
50g Feta cheese
Salt/Pepper
Recipe:
Halve the squash and deseed, allowing enough space for a filling
Preheat the oven to 400, season the squash and roast for 30 minutes
Remove from the oven and add the pre-made ragu and top with feta, baking for a further 30 minutes
One cooked all the way through, remove from the oven, serving with a side of veggies or a crunchy salad.
