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Homemade Butternut Squash Bake

Cozy Homemade Butternut Squash Bake for Comforting Nights

This Homemade Butternut Squash Bake is a delightful, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 medium Red Onion Adds sweetness and depth; substitute with yellow onion if needed.
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Cubed into 2cm pieces.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Can replace with garlic powder (1/4 tsp per clove).
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a different taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for enhanced flavor or omit for milder taste.
  • 1 cup Dry Orzo Pasta Substitute with other small pastas if desired.
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth Use homemade or store-bought, or substitute with water for a lighter flavor.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with diced canned tomatoes if needed.
  • to taste Sea Salt & Ground Black Pepper Use kosher salt for a cleaner flavor.
  • 1 cup Pesto Swap for homemade or your favorite sauce if preferred.
  • 200 grams Halloumi Cheese Can be replaced with feta for a tangier option.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (like parsley or basil) Perfect for enhancing presentation.

Equipment

  • roasting dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200℃/400°F fan (or 220℃/425°F/Gas Mark 7).
  2. In a large roasting dish, combine sliced red onion, cubed butternut squash, and crushed garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, season with paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, then toss together.
  3. Place the roasting dish in the preheated oven and roast the vegetables uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  4. After roasting, stir in the dry orzo pasta, vegetable broth, cherry tomatoes, and pesto, ensuring orzo is submerged.
  5. Evenly distribute the cubed halloumi on top of the mixture.
  6. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15-25 minutes until the halloumi is golden and the orzo is tender.
  7. Check the moisture level near the end; add water or broth if too dry and stir gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish may be customized with various vegetables or cheeses to suit individual tastes.

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