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Smoked paprika and garlic Squash Traybake

Our tested Smoked Squash Traybake: smoky, generous, and balanced with smoked paprika and garlic. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 3,348 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Smoked paprika and garlic Squash Traybake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika 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 smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the sherry vinegar and the rest of the smoked paprika 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 rosemary and serve while hot.

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

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