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Fire-roasted Squash Skewers with lime and coriander

The kind of Mexican plate you make on repeat. lime and coriander, a proper grill, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 2,567 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Fire-roasted Squash Skewers with lime and coriander
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and coriander elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the corn tortillas and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped epazote and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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