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Golden roasted butternut squash stuffed with a spiced freekeh, barberry and herb filling, drizzled with honey-sumac dressing – the perfect comforting dish for crisp autumn evenings.

Stuffed butternut squash with freekeh and barberries

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Autumn calls for recipes that are warming, colourful, and full of texture. This dish brings together buttery roasted squash with Greenfields Freekeh (lightly toasted cracked wheat) and Barberries (Zereshk) for a tangy-sweet bite. A touch of Sumac in the dressing lifts the earthy notes, while Greenfields Cinnamon and Cumin Seeds bring an aromatic depth. Served warm, it’s wholesome enough for a main and dazzling enough to impress guests.

Serves 4

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes

  • 2 medium butternut squash, halved lengthways and seeds removed

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 150g Greenfields Freekeh (lightly toasted cracked wheat)

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 60g Greenfields Barberries (Zereshk), soaked in hot water for 10 mins

  • 1 tsp Greenfields Cumin Seeds, lightly toasted

  • ½ tsp Greenfields Ground Cinnamon

  • ½ tsp Greenfields Turmeric Powder

  • Small bunch of parsley, chopped

  • 50g toasted pine nuts (or pumpkin seeds)

  • 2 tbsp Greenfields Greek Blossom Honey

  • 1 tsp Greenfields Sumac

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Place the butternut halves on a tray, brush with olive oil, season, and roast for 40–45 minutes until soft and caramelised.

  • Meanwhile, cook the freekeh according to packet instructions until fluffy. Drain and set aside.

  • In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and sauté the onion until golden. Add garlic, cumin seeds, cinnamon, and turmeric, cooking for a further minute.

  • Stir in the cooked freekeh, barberries, parsley, and most of the nuts/seeds. Season to taste.

  • Spoon the filling into the roasted squash cavities. Return to the oven for 5–10 minutes to warm through.

  • Mix honey, sumac, and lemon juice into a dressing. Drizzle generously over the stuffed squash and scatter with the remaining nuts before serving.

If barberries aren’t to hand, dried cranberries work too, though barberries bring a sharper, authentic tang.

Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 12g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fibre: 9g

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Middle Eastern

Absolutely gorgeous – the sweet squash with the tangy barberries was such a treat.

When squash meets spice – our autumn stuffed butternut with freekeh and barberries is comfort food with a Middle Eastern glow.

Adventurous vegetarians, autumn food lovers, and anyone who enjoys earthy, Middle Eastern-inspired comfort food.

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