butternut squash: light but filling

I was going to make shepherds pie tonight (using a carrot-swede topping in place of potato) but I think my husband is pied out. After fish pie on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, I’ve finally done the unfathomable: filled him up.

This morning, he actually requested something a bit lighter. “Could we have a salad?” he asked innocently. Normally, I’d jump at the chance – but I didn’t buy ingredients for a salad, I bought them for a shepherds pie! At least mince freezes well.

Instead, I made one of my favourites – butternut squash, blue vinney and lentil boats. Though it’s hearty and warming, it has a lovely sweet lightness to it. Click here to read how to do it.