Butternut squash - ideas for a quick and simple snack/meal

robjf · 20 Jun 2011 at 19:40

Evening,

Just realised I have a squash in the fridge which I need to use. Aside from knocking together a salad and chucking some roast butternut squash in there, what other things can you suggest?

Cheers,
Rob

buckeejit · 20 Jun 2011 at 19:53

soup?

HeadlessChicken · 20 Jun 2011 at 20:25

Butternuts will literally last for months as long as they have no damage

But I like to roast them in halfs, scoop out the flesh, mix in roqufort, salt, pepper & walnuts. Bake for 10 more mins. Delish.

Jingo... · 20 Jun 2011 at 20:41

HeadlessChicken said:
Butternuts will literally last for months as long as they have no damage

I find they are no where near as nice after a week or so - they develop a stringy texture.

Roast butternut squash, chorizo and red onion risotto

A trademark dish of the good lady of Maison Jingo, and a delicious dish well worth trying

HeadlessChicken · 20 Jun 2011 at 20:44

Jingo... said:
I find they are no where near as nice after a week or so - they develop a stringy texture.

You must be keeping them in the wrong place then, or have had a damaged one. They are best at room temp in the open air (no idea why). I used one a few months which was pretty much 12 months old, was as sweet and fresh as one bought new.

Also bear in mind, that just like carrots, pots etc, butternuts are probably at least a few weeks old already when you buy em

robjf · 20 Jun 2011 at 20:51

Cheers guys! Hadnt thought of a risotto, and can make enough for now and lunch at work tomorrow. Thanks again

soullessfire · 21 Jun 2011 at 00:15

HeadlessChicken said:
Butternuts will literally last for months as long as they have no damage

But I like to roast them in halfs, scoop out the flesh, mix in roqufort, salt, pepper & walnuts. Bake for 10 more mins. Delish.

This TBH. Roast them, bung in some cheese and top with breadcrumbs. One of my favourite ways to eat them.

booyaka · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:05

cut into cubes, roast in the oven with some shallots and garlic cloves -all sprinkled with some brown sugar.

Slow roast for about 90 mins and then mix with some nice pasta and good quality olive oil for a nice pasta dish.

Jingo... · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:50

HeadlessChicken said:
You must be keeping them in the wrong place then, or have had a damaged one. They are best at room temp in the open air (no idea why). I used one a few months which was pretty much 12 months old, was as sweet and fresh as one bought new

I think it's something to do with the general high temperature of our house

Interesting though that such a tough beasty has such delicious flesh! Mmmmm BNS flesh....

physichull · 21 Jun 2011 at 19:24

Salmon and butternut squash risotto......its great.

http://quicklikeabunny.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/food-tuesday-butternut-squash-salmon-risotto/

WillyNelson · 22 Jun 2011 at 11:55

Roast with chunks of red onion, courgette, rosemary, thyme & garlic. After 15 mins or so whack some pork chops or chicken on top and give it another 25 mins. Cous cous on the side. Nosh.

Or cut into wedges & roast for a snacky snack.