- Serves4
- CourseMain meal
- Prepare15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Total time45 mins
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 40g pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary (about 2 sprigs)
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 small (about 600g) Essential Butternut Squash, cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 clove/s garlic, crushed
- 250g pack LoveLife Quick Cook Italian Spelt
- 500ml fresh vegetable stock
- 25g unsalted butter
- 50g Essential Parmigiano Reggiano or other Italian hard cheese, finely grated, plus extra to serve (optional)
Method
Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or saucepan over a medium heat and fry the pumpkin seeds, rosemary and sea salt for 2 minutes, then tip onto a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1½ tbsp oil to the pan, then add the butternut squash; fry for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until a rich golden brown.
Add the shallot and garlic; cook for 1 minute, then add the spelt and stock. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spelt is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the butter and cheese. Serve with the seeds scattered over and a little extra cheese, if liked.
Cook’s tip
Health Hack
To make this dish count as 2 of your 5 a day, stir in 320g shredded baby leaf greens or cavolo nero just before you cover and cook for 15 minutes (step 2). Or add 320g sliced chestnut mushrooms along with the squash (step 1), frying both for 10-12 minutes until golden.
Nutritional
Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe
Energy | 2,224kJ/ 531kcals |
|---|---|
Fat | 22g |
Saturated Fat | 7.8g |
Carbohydrates | 61g |
Sugars | 8.4g |
Fibre | 12g |
Protein | 16g |
Salt | 1.1g |