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Preserved lemon and olive Squash Pilaf

The kind of Moroccan plate you make on repeat. preserved lemon and olive, a proper glaze, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.9 from 1,206 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Preserved lemon and olive Squash Pilaf
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the preserved lemon and olive 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 glaze until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

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

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped mint and serve while hot.

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

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