Roasted squash with pesto & mozzarella

Per serving

277kcal
13гProteins
14гFats
26гCarbs

Bake squash with peppers and onions then serve in a salad with basil sauce and creamy cheese - full of goodness and low calorie too

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • small butternut squash1 1

    halved and sliced into 2cm-thick slices

  • olive oil3 tsp 3 tsp
  • dried crushed chilli1 tsp 1 tsp
  • red onion1 1

    cut into thin wedges

  • red peppers2 2

    cut into chunky pieces

  • bag rocket50g 50g

    leaves

  • juice ½ lemon
  • ball light mozzarella125g 125g
  • fresh pesto4 tbsp 4 tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Place the squash on a large baking tray. Toss with 2 tsp of the oil, chilli and seasoning. Bake for 15 mins.

  2. 2

    Take tray out of the oven and turn the squash. Scatter the onion and peppers over the top and return to the oven for a further 25 mins or until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

  3. 3

    Toss the rocket leaves with the remaining oil, lemon juice and some pepper. Pile onto plates and divide the squash, onion and peppers on top. Tear the mozzarella over the salads and spoon over the pesto. Serve warm.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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