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Slow-Cooked Squash with lime and garlic

A fiery take on Squash Gratin, built on lime and garlic and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 25 min and easily enough for 2 people.

4.6 from 532 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook60 min
Serves2
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Slow-Cooked Squash with lime and garlic
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and garlic 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 slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk and the rest of the lime and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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 coriander and serve while hot.

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

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