Kristen Lackajis

Brimming with flavour, this sweet and savoury miso roasted butternut squash is the ideal dish for a delicious winter feast.

Roasted squash with sage, nuts, and sauce on a white plate.

Roast Winter Squash 

Serves 4


Ingredients:

1 small pumpkin/season squash 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 tbsp maple syrup 

Pinch sea salt flakes 


Method:

Cover the pumpkin/squash evenly with olive oil and maple syrup.
Roast on 220°C until soft and charred.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before plating. 


Miso Tahini 


Ingredients:

1/2 cup smooth tahini 

1 tbsp red or white miso 

2 tsp maple syrup 

1 garlic clove

Zest 1/2 lemon 

Juice 1/2 lemon 

Pinch sea salt flakes 

+ filter water until desired consistency is reached. 


Method:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. 


Crispy Sage 


Ingredients:

Bunch fresh sage 

1/4 cup coconut oil 

Pinch sea salt flakes 


Method:

Heat oil.
Gently add leaves and fry for 2-4 minutes.
Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Sprinkle sage with sea salt flakes. 


Green Harissa
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

6 single green chilli

1/2 green pepper

1/2 bunch fresh parsley

1/2 bunch fresh coriander

4 preserved lemons 

2 green jalapeños

2 tbsp ACV

1 handful spinach

4 tsp garlic purée

1 tsp dried cumin powder

1 single Aleppo chilli

1 tsp coriander seeds 

Sea salt flakes to taste 


Method:
Blend.


Toppings: 

Chopped hazelnuts 


*Thanks to Kelly Mason, our chef for North Wales and the Lake District.

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