Roasted till soft, this Butternut squash with feta and tomato mousse tastes irresistible. It is healthy too!
I think that butternut squash is one of the most underrated vegetables. Many people regard this gorgeous vegetable as bland, boring or simply tasteless… Probably, they never had a chance to try an amazing and delicious butternut squash before. It is time to change it and introduce my new recipe butternut squash with feta and tomato mousse.
How to make butternut squash with feta and tomato mousse
Here how it goes: first tomato and feta mousse. I have roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic until soft, then blended it into a paste. Then I have mixed it with egg, sour cream, feta cheese and spices until smooth and fluffy. First part is ready.
Next, I have roasted butternut squash for the first time for about 20 min. In order to speed the process up, I made small incisions. Then I scooped out some of the flesh and then added the heavenly mixture of sweet roasted tomatoes and salty feta cheese.
Then butternut squash is back to the oven for the second time in order to unite all the flavours into one holy flavourful matrimony.
Why do my readers love this recipe?
I love soo many aspects of this butternut squash stuffed with feta and tomato mousse:
- Simplicity – simple ingredients make super delicious dish.
- Prepping – this dish can be prepared a day or two ahead and then it can be finished off right before you want to eat it.
- The sweetness of roasted butternut squash and saltiness of feta mousse compliments each other beautifully. I LOVE sweet and salty combo.
- It can be served as a side dish or as a main dish.
- This dish is light, healthy, vegetarian and perfect for people who follow low-carb diet.
I have served this dish on many occasions and everybody who tried it were very impressed not only by the wonderful taste but also by a unique presentation. The finishing touch of parsley oil and a sprinkle of chili flakes compliments this dish very well. Hopefully you will give this butternut squash recipe a try!
If you are looking for more butternut squash recipes, I can recommend you the following:
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Recipe source – my own.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Instructions
Making feta and roasted tomato mousse
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Preheat your oven to 180C fan.
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On a small baking tray lined with baking paper place tomatoes and garlic and roast them for about 8 minutes.
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When tomatoes and garlic are ready place them in a small food processor. Whizz up until smooth.
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Add sour cream, egg, feta, tomato puree, salt and black pepper and blend together until smooth.
Roasting butternut squash
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Prepare butternut squash, peel it, remove seeds and cut it lengthwise.
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Preheat the oven to 180C° fan.
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Prepare medium baking tray lined with baking paper or a baking dish.
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Make incisions in the butternut. It will help to roast it quicker.
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Drizzle butternut with some olive oil and put it in the oven for about 20-25 min until soft.
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When butternut squash is soft, let it cool down a little bit so it is easy to handle and scoop out some flesh.
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Fill in the cavities with feta and tomato mixture and place the tray back in the oven for another 20-25 minutes.
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When butternut is ready, drizzle some olive oil mixed with parsley, garnish with chili flakes. Serve hot.