Barley Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipes

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CURRIED BARLEY RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by washing the butternut squash and removing any outer stains (or supermarket stickers!) under hot water. Then using a large, sharp knife cut the squash down the middle, so you get two equally sized halves.
• Using a teaspoon or tablespoon start removing the seeds alongside the 'stringy' flesh that surrounds them.
• Using a sharp-pointed knife cut slits into your squash vertically and horizontally. This will help the squash to get evenly roasted in the oven. Brush the Extra Virgin Olive Oil across the squash, and then place it in the oven with the insides facing up. Roast for about 30-35 minutes until your squash is soft and the outer skin is lightly browned.
• Whilst the squash is roasting, you can prepare the filling by placing the dried Pearl Barley in a medium size pan. Add all spices to the barley, then add the boiling stock water to cover the Barley. Cook on medium heat and make sure to stir regularly so that the spices get evenly distributed and the barley does not get stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• You will be able to tell when the barley is ready as it will have soaked up most of the water and more than doubled in size. If you feel like the barley is getting to dry during the cooking process, feel free to add additional water.
• Once your squash is done roasting and the barley is fully cooked assemble the dish by filling the barley into the squash, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and chopped coriander. Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
• Enjoy alongside a bottle of refreshing Appletiser!

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Cook the pearl barley following pack instructions, crumbling the stock cube into the boiling water for extra flavour. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts and almonds in a dry pan until nutty brown. Tip into a bowl and set aside. Use the same pan to toast the fennel and coriander seeds for a couple of mins, until aromatic. Grind the spices using a pestle and mortar.
• Cut the squash in half lengthways through the centre. Scoop out and discard the seeds and any fibrous bits. Keep scraping to carve out a channel down the centre of both squash halves for stuffing, you may need to score the flesh with a knife first if your squash is very firm. The squash shell should be about 1.5cm thick all over when you've finished. Roughly chop any squash you remove and set aside. Score the flesh of the 2 squash halves in a criss-cross pattern, trying not to pierce the skin, rub with 1 tbsp oil and season well.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a pan and cook the onion, chopped squash and leek for 8-10 mins until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for another min. Add the pearl barley, nuts, spices, feta, herbs, dried fruit and lemon zest. Season well and cook for a min or 2 more, then pack the filling into the cavities in the 2 squash halves, keep any leftover stuffing. Tie the halves back together with kitchen string, as you would a joint of meat. The squash will shrink a little as it cooks, so make sure you make the knots nice and tight. Rub the outside with a little more oil and season well. Alternatively, wrap well in foil.
• Place in a roasting tin lined with some foil or parchment and cook for 1 hr. Check if the squash is cooked by inserting a knife, it should go in with little resistance and the flesh should feel soft. Scatter any remaining stuffing around the squashetta and return to the oven for another 5 mins to warm through. Mix the tahini, lemon juice, honey and a drizzle of water to make a dressing. Carve the squash into slices and serve drizzled with the tahini sauce and scattered with parsley.

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
• Drizzle halves with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Bake squash for 45-50 minutes until soft enough to scoop, but not completely cooked. Set aside to let cool.
• In a pot or sauté pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil. Then add rice and vegetable stock. Cover the lid and cook it for few minutes until the rice is soft.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and salt and mix well until the spices are fragrant.
• Scoop out insides of squash leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border around the edge. and add it to the rice mixture. Then add cheddar cheese.
• Now, scoop rice mixture into squash halves until full. Sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake 400 °F (200 °C) for 40 minutes.
• Enjoy!

SPEEDY BUTTERNUT SQUASH BARLEY 'RISOTTO'

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the shallot with a pinch of salt for 5 mins until soft. Add the squash, garlic, sage and mace, and fry, stirring continually, for another 6-8 mins until the squash is starting to soften and the garlic is fragrant.
• Tip in the spinach and barley with some seasoning and the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 mins until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash more stock or water, if you like. When the 'risotto' is thick and creamy, taste to see if it needs a little more mace or nutmeg and seasoning. Stir in most of the parmesan, then top with the remaining parmesan and grind over some black pepper to serve.