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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal471
  • fat27g
  • saturates12g
  • carbs29g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre3g
  • protein31g
  • salt0.56g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    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.

  • step 2

    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.

  • step 3

    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.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2005

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A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.26 ratings

pmhlw50

I find butternut and swede easier to deal with if microwaved first for 10 mins or so.

sam100969

I cooked my squash for an extra 15 mins under the grill and then allowed to cool - so much easier to scoop the flesh out - crumbled in a lamb stock cube - delicious. Not sure though if it should be served alongside anything and what would be best .....

jacquimeredith

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Very good, easy and quick healthy recipe. Butternut neds a lot longer under the grill to soften. Probably half the time. Also would recommend adding stock cube, Worcester sauce and a few extra veggies to mince to make it tastier

pizgloria

This is a lovely dish for autumn and really easy to make. I first came across this recipe a couple of years ago and now it's a family favourite. Full of flavour.

homedad

I loved this. I used soya mince and veg stock with chillies and extra Feta and roasted the squash rather than grill it. I did find the squash quite difficult to handle when trying to remove the flesh. I managed but i will score it and loosen the flesh before roasting it the next time. I think I'll…

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