Page 28 - ALG Issue 4 2023

cooking
Gluten free, vegan option . Serves 6
In the summer, swap the squash for sweetcorn, it’s delicious! Simply strip the corn off the cob carefully using
a knife and then roast for about 10 minutes or until starting to colour.
Ingredients
1 small or 1/2 large butternut squash or similar winter squash
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
100g mild feta, or Wensleydale
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeño or green chilli, seeds removed
and finely chopped
10g fresh coriander, finely chopped
(about 3 tbsp)
2-4 spring onions, thinly sliced 12 corn tortillas, shop bought or
homemade (see recipe).
1 ripe mango, peeled, halved, pit
removed and sliced into 12 long strips Lime wedges, to serve
Vegan version - omit the cheese
altogether or use a vegan feta
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6. Place the whole squash in the oven for 10 minutes to soften, making it easier to peel and chop. Let cool. Peel the squash, cut in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds. Slice into small 1.25cm (1⁄2 inch) cubes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, season with salt and pepper and roast for 15-20 minutes.
In the summer, swap the squash for sweetcorn, it’s delicious!
Meanwhile combine the feta, lime zest, lime juice, remaining oil, jalapeño, coriander and spring onions in a bowl. Add the squash to the bowl when roasted. Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust the seasoning.
Wrap in kitchen foil and heat for 10 minutes in a hot oven. Alternatively, place the tortillas in a dry (no oil) frying pan over medium heat and cook them for about 30 seconds on each side. You can also do away with the frying pan and char the tortillas directly over the gas flames for a few seconds using tongs!
To serve, place a spoonful of the squash mixture on the tortilla and top with a mango slice and serve with lime wedges.
with Erin
I’ve gone Mexican for this issue’s recipes.
Winter squash is abundant in the autumn and here are two great recipes that showcase the versatile vegetable.
Roasted Squash and Mango Soft Tacos
28 Allotment and Leisure Gardener