Autumnal Butternut Squash Beijinho
Stuffed butternut squash with Brazilian inspired filling
Daily recipe · October 25, 2023
A little about this dish
Experience an autumn inspired, gluten-free twist on a classic Brazilian dish. The star of this recipe is the vibrant butternut squash, stuffed with a delicious filling of corn, bell peppers, onions, and spices, bursting with bright colors and flavors that will transport your taste buds to Brazil.
Ingredients (for 4)
- 1 large butternut squash — 1 large — halved and seeded
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow) — 2 — diced
- 1 large onion — 1 large — chopped
- 2 cups of corn — 2 cups — fresh or frozen
- 2 cloves garlic — 2 cloves — minced
- Paprika — 1 teaspoon
- Cumin — 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Fresh cilantro — — for garnish
- Dessicated coconut — — for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🔥🥣🎃Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve the butternut squash and place them with the cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the squash is tender.
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Step 2 — 🍳🧅🌽Heat the olive oil in a pan. Sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers, and corn until the onions become translucent.
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Step 3 — 🧂🌶️🍲Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Keep cooking for another minute.
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Step 4 — 🍴🎃🕳️After the squash is cooked and cooled, scoop some from the center of each piece to allow space for the filling.
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Step 5 — 🍲💖🥣Divide the sautéed vegetables among the squash halves. Place them back in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
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Step 6 — 🍽️🥥🌿Top each stuffed squash with fresh cilantro and dessicated coconut flakes right before serving.
A final fox tip
This isn't your usual traditional Brazilian dish, but Beijinho de Coco (Little Coconut Kiss) is a famous Brazilian dessert with which it shares a reference for coconut. As for variations, try adding different roasted vegetables like zucchini or peas to the mix. You can even add cooked ground meat of choice for a non-vegetarian option. Little chefs in the house can help by mixing the filling or garnishing the dish.