Cheesy Stuffed Squash
This delectable recipe combines the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut squash with flavorful minced lamb, aromatic spices, and creamy goat's cheese. A nourishing and satisfying dish that's bursting with hearty and comforting flavors. Serve this impressive meal for a cozy dinner that will delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 butternut squash , halved and seeded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500g pack minced lamb
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 100g couscous
- 100g goat's cheese or feta, crumbled
- mint leaves, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat grill to high. Place squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season and pop under the grill. Cook for 15 mins, turn and cook 15 mins more until softened. Scoop out the fl esh, and chop.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a pan over a high heat. Cook the mince for 10 mins. Mix in the purée, cumin and couscous. Add 100ml/3½fl oz water. Cover, remove from heat. Leave for 10 mins.
- Tip in the squash with most of the cheese. Fluff up the couscous. Pile into the hollow squash. Top with remaining cheese and grill until bubbling.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4 - 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 471 calories
- Fat Content: 27 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 12 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 29 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.56 milligram of sodium
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