Butternut Squash With Spicy Chilli

Butternut Squash With Spicy Chilli
  • Author: Anonymous

This recipe combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with a flavorful and hearty beef chili filling, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. The tender squash pairs perfectly with the spiced beef mixture, making it a wholesome and comforting dish. Garnished with fresh coriander and served with a side of dressed spinach, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds and fill you up.

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Ingredients

  • 2 small butternut squash , halved lengthways and seeds scraped out
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion , chopped
  • 2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 250g lean beef mince
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 410g can kidney beans , drained and rinsed
  • half 20g bunch coriander , leaves chopped
  • 50g spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Rub the squash with a little oil, then roast them on a baking tray for 45 mins until soft.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan, then fry the onion for a few mins until soft. Stir in the chilli and cumin, fry for 1 min more, then add the mince, browning for 3-4 mins. Stir in the purée and beans with a splash of water and season. Warm through and keep warm. Or cool, freeze for up to 1 month, then defrost and reheat.
  • Scoop a little of the soft squash flesh out to make a hollow, then stir this into the chilli with half the coriander. Fill the cavity of each squash with a quarter of the mix, then scatter with the remaining coriander. Dress the spinach with a drop more olive oil, season and serve alongside the squash.

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Cook Time

45M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 318 calories
  • Fat Content: 10 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 37 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 16 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 9 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 23 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.92 milligram of sodium