BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE

July 26, 2020 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments

So easy to whip up, adjust the flavour a bit to meet your liking. Add seasonings to your personal taste and sprinkle extra cheese or crumbled bacon right on top of your pasta.
It is really light and simply delicious!!  Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium-large butternut squash (about .680 kg, peeled and chopped
  • 2-3 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place chopped butternut squash in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain liquid and transfer squash to a blender. Add 2 cups milk and pulse until smooth.
  • Transfer mixture back to pot and add remaining ingredients. Stir over medium heat until cheese is melted and incorporated. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve over cooked pasta noodles.

Zucchini Hummus

May 18, 2020 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments

serves 2

  • 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup soaked almonds, peeled
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 3-4 Tbsp tahini
  • Rock salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
    1/4 cup parsley

    Method

  • 1.Combine zucchini, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, cumin, tahini, salt and pepper in the food processor till smooth.
  • 2.Add olive oil and pulse it again.
  • 3.Now add the parsley in the end and finish with a quick pulse.
  • 4.Garnish with some parsley.
  • 5.Serve with crackers.
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