Butternut squash in potato cannelloni

Vegetarian
Health score
35%
Butternut squash in potato cannelloni
165 min.
2
937kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious, hearty vegetarian dish that’s both comforting and elegant, this Butternut Squash in Potato Cannelloni is the perfect choice! A delightful twist on traditional cannelloni, this dish features tender potato slices filled with a rich, savory blend of butternut squash, swede, and pumpkin. The squash mixture is infused with aromatic herbs like rosemary and sage, which gives each bite a burst of flavor. The crispy tempura sage leaves add a unique, crunchy texture that perfectly complements the soft, melt-in-your-mouth cannelloni.

To elevate the dish further, it’s served with a velvety chestnut purée, adding a nutty richness to the overall experience. A golden, caramelized chestnut topping not only enhances the flavor but also provides a beautiful finishing touch. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or indulge in a comforting side dish, this recipe is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your craving for something special.

With just the right balance of sweetness from the squash and savory depth from the chestnuts and herbs, this dish is a beautiful celebration of fall flavors. Plus, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the palate, making it a great option for any occasion. Get ready to enjoy a unique take on cannelloni that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Ingredients

  • large potatoes peeled
  • 25 ghee (see tip, below)
  • 200 butternut squash peeled cut into 1cm chunks (set 25g 1oz aside)
  • 85 rutabaga peeled cut into 1cm chunks (set 25g 1oz aside)
  • 85 pumpkin peeled cut into 1cm chunks (set 25g 1oz aside)
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 25 butter unsalted
  • 0.5  onion finely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp sage finely chopped
  • tbsp butter 
  • 140 honey cooked
  • 100 ml vegetable stock 
  • 85 flour plain
  • tbsp cornstarch 
  • 200 ml seltzer water chilled
  • servings vegetable oil for frying
  • servings sage 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Thinly slice the potato lengthways. You need about 15 slices make extra in case you break a few. Trim the sides to make 6 x 12cm rectangles. Blanch in salted boiling water for 1 min, then remove and set aside. Blanch the 25g each squash, swede and pumpkin for 1 min. Refresh in cold water, drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan. Cook the remaining swede for a few mins until slightly coloured, then add the remaining squash and pumpkin and fry until lightly browned.
  3. Add the 25g butter and onion and cook for 5 mins, then add the garlic, rosemary, sage and some seasoning. Cover and cook for 5-10 mins until the veg are soft. Set aside
  4. For the chestnut pure, heat the butter in a pan until foaming, then cook the chestnuts until golden and caramelised.
  5. Remove a few for the garnish, then add the stock and bring to the boil. Blend until smooth, then season.
  6. To assemble cannelloni, brush potato slices with clarified butter on both sides.
  7. Place a spoonful of squash mix on one end of each slice and roll up. (Dont overfill or they wont hold their shape.) Sit them on a tray lined with baking parchment, seam-side down, cover, set aside or chill.
  8. To serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas
  9. Cook cannelloni on the tray for 10-12 mins, then brown under a low grill.
  10. Meanwhile, for the tempura sage, whisk together the flour, cornflour and sparkling water.
  11. Heat a layer of vegetable oil in a small, deep saucepan. Dip the sage leaves in the batter, then fry until crispy.
  12. Remove to kitchen paper, lightly season and keep warm.
  13. Heat the remaining tbsp olive oil and fry the reserved vegetables until golden. Season, add a little butter and the reserved chestnuts, and keep warm. Reheat the chestnut pure, then spread onto 2-3 plates. Arrange some cannelloni, vegetable mix and tempura sage on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories937kcal
Protein4.94%
Fat44.22%
Carbs50.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
289.38
Glycemic Load
68.56
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.964782530847%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
1.65mg
Luteolin
0.71mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
1.79mg
Myricetin
0.94mg
Quercetin
6.92mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:937.02kcal
46.85%
Fat:46.91g
72.17%
Saturated Fat:20.55g
128.44%
Carbohydrates:121.35g
40.45%
Net Carbohydrates:112.25g
40.82%
Sugar:8.44g
9.37%
Cholesterol:74.14mg
24.71%
Sodium:291.95mg
12.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.79g
23.58%
Vitamin A:14876.42IU
297.53%
Vitamin C:102.62mg
124.39%
Copper:2.36mg
117.91%
Manganese:1.24mg
62.09%
Vitamin B6:1.09mg
54.46%
Potassium:1845.44mg
52.73%
Vitamin B1:0.76mg
50.75%
Folate:197.4µg
49.35%
Fiber:9.1g
36.39%
Vitamin B3:7.03mg
35.16%
Vitamin E:4.77mg
31.79%
Magnesium:126.6mg
31.65%
Iron:5.64mg
31.33%
Phosphorus:267.79mg
26.78%
Selenium:16.56µg
23.65%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.45%
Vitamin K:20.41µg
19.44%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.24%
Calcium:143.36mg
14.34%
Zinc:1.77mg
11.78%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.25%