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I did warn you that I was now on the butternut squash train, and it was no lie. This veg is here to stay (until January…). The gorgeous orange colour just makes me feel so cheerful! Which is very much appreciated when the weather’s a bit miserable outside.
Do you know one way to transform butternut squash in one easy step? Those of you who bothered to read the title of this post will know: caramelise it. Then add some quinoa and pop it in a tortilla with plenty of greens to make these gorgeous caramelised butternut squash and quinoa burritos. An incredible vegan lunch!
When you’re caramelising your squash, you’ll end up with loads of wonderfully crispy bits on the bottom of the pan. And these crispy bits: oh my word. Sooo…
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