Greetings Ladies & Gents!,
I have decided to start a series where I share my meals with you! For those reading who may not know, I am 19, attend college online, and just recently got into my first apartment. Being out on my own is exciting but with the freedom comes a responsibility to be frugal as I will admit I do not make much income at the moment. I hope that you will benefit from this recipe as well weather it be to save money, be healthy, or just try a new meal!
The inexpensive meal I have decided to make is Butternut Squash Mushroom boats.
All you will need for this meal is:
.1 Butternut Squash (Serves 2)
.a good knife
.mushrooms (and/or additional filling such as onions)
.salt & Pepper (and/or other seasonings of your choice)
.butter (optional)
.cooking oil of choice
And of course an oven
-To prep for baking the Squash you will need to slice it into two halves (length wise) , and scrap out the seeds and stringy parts from the bulb part of the squash (I SWEAR it looks and smells so much like a pumpkin).
-Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f (200 c), then place your two squash halves on a pan and season to your liking and I recommend adding a couple of slices of butter to each bulb.
-When the oven is heated place the squash in the oven for about 35 minutes (25-40).
When you take the pan out check with a knife to see if it will go through the squash easily, then you will now if the squash is ready!
-While the squash is baking this is when I use my oil of choice (usually coconut or olive oil) and i put some in a pan & add my mushrooms to saute' them. This is better to do towards the end as it is a quick task compared to the squash and I think the mushrooms are best warm!
When both the squash and mushrooms done simply put the mushrooms in the bulb and Enjoy!
Additional benefits :
The squash- Butternut Squash has many health bonuses to include; Vitamin A, potassium and Fiber. It is also said to be great for the skin ! Perfect for the colder months and its Paleo and Vegan *without the butter for Vegan.
Mushrooms- Includes Vitamin D, Iron and other nutrients.
I Hope you enjoyed this meal idea!
Love,
Brooke