Best Roast Cauliflower Squash Recipes

ROAST CAULIFLOWER & SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the cauliflower and squash in oil and spread it out on a large oven tray. Roast for 25 mins, or until tender. You can serve straight away as a side dish, or leave it to cool then divide into three batches and freeze each in an airtight container for up to a month. Defrost fully before using in other recipes, listed below.
• A single batch (or a third) of this recipe can be used to make one of the following dishes... Cauliflower, squash, coconut & lentil curry Cauliflower, squash & orzo gratin Cauliflower & squash fritters with mint & feta dip

CAULIFLOWER, SQUASH & ORZO GRATIN

Steps:

• For the base, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the cauliflower and squash in oil and spread it out on a large oven tray. Roast for 25 mins, or until tender. If you're making the base ahead of time, you can leave it to cool at this stage then freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. (Defrost fully before using in the next step.)
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cook the orzo following pack instructions and drain. Tip back into the pan and stir in the mascarpone and nearly all the parmesan.
• Roughly chop the roasted cauliflower and squash and stir it into the orzo. Tip into a dish and sprinkle over the almonds and breadcrumbs, and the rest of the parmesan. Bake for 20 mins, or until the top browns and toasts a little.

CAULIFLOWER, SQUASH, COCONUT & LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• For the base, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the cauliflower and squash in oil and spread it out on a large oven tray. Roast for 25 mins, or until tender. If you're making the base ahead of time, you can now freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. (Defrost fully before using in the next step.)
• Heat oil in a pan, then add the onion and cook until soft, stir in the spices and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the lentils, coconut milk and 200ml water and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 20 mins, then add the roast veg and cook for a further 10 mins, adding a little water if it looks dry. Stir in the coriander. Serve with rice and yogurt.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut cauliflower and squash to be about the same size for even roasting.
• Toss cauliflower, onion, and squash with basting oil. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast on center rack 30 min, or until tender.
• Add spinach to large bowl; add hot cauliflower-squash mixture. Toss to wilt spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To prepare ahead: Prepare through end of step 3. Cool slightly, transfer to separate container and refrigerate. When ready to finish dish, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place on baking sheet and reheat 15-20 minute Continue with step 4.