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Charred Squash with ras el hanout

Our tested Charred Squash Traybake: golden, generous, and balanced with ras el hanout. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.8 from 1,167 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Squash with ras el hanout
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ras el hanout elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried apricots and the rest of the ras el hanout flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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