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Mexican Squash Tabbouleh

Our tested Slow-Cooked Squash Tabbouleh: street-style, generous, and balanced with cumin and garlic. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

5.0 from 148 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mexican Squash Tabbouleh
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and garlic 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 slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried ancho chillies and the rest of the cumin and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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 oregano and serve while hot.

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

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