50 min · serves 4

Slow-roasted squash blended silky smooth with sage butter and a touch of nutmeg.

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Sage leaves
  • 800ml vegetable stock
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Cream, to finish

Method

  1. 1.Roast the squash with olive oil at 200C for 30 minutes until tender.
  2. 2.Sweat the onion in butter with a few sage leaves until soft.
  3. 3.Add the roasted squash and stock, simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4.Blend until completely smooth, adding nutmeg to taste.
  5. 5.Serve with a swirl of cream and crisp fried sage.