Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 small butternut squash , cut in half lengthways and deseeded
3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 red pepper , deseeded and diced
1 green pepper , deseeded and diced
1 (14 oz) can cannellini beans, drained
1 tbsp pesto sauce
7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
5 oz low-fat soft cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh herb, chopped (1 tbsp each of basil , parsley and chives)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400˚F/Gas 6.
Brush the cut surface of each half of the squash with a little of the oil and wrap loosely in foil. Roast for 30 minutes.
Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened and beginning to colour.
Add the diced peppers, beans, pesto, tomatoes and soft cheese. Season to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the squash from the oven and unwrap from the foil.
Place on a baking sheet and spoon the vegetable and bean mixture into the squash.
Return to the oven for 20 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with the chopped herbs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	285.18 Kcal (1194 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.1g	29%
Cholesterol	23.45mg	8%
Sodium	316.7mg	13%
Potassium	565.41mg	12%
Total Carbs	18.51g	6%
Sugars	6.18g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.02g	16%
Protein	11.97g	24%
Vitamin C	86.1mg	144%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	482.1mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.68 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.21g	29%
Cholesterol	8.85mg	8%
Sodium	119.58mg	13%
Potassium	213.49mg	12%
Total Carbs	6.99g	6%
Sugars	2.33g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	16%
Protein	4.52g	24%
Vitamin C	32.5mg	144%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	23%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	182mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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