Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

Inspired by Shuk
Time1h
Serves4

Pita filled with Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, & Sumac Vinaigrette Dressed Arugula (V)

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Ingredients

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Butternut Squash Filling

Grilled Halloumi

Toasted Walnuts

Sumac Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad

Pita

Method

Preparing the Butternut Squash

  1. 1

    Roast the Squash

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash. In a bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.

Grilling the Halloumi

  1. 2

    Grill the Cheese

    Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

Toasting the Walnuts

  1. 3

    Toast the Walnuts

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.

Making the Sumac Vinaigrette

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and salt until well combined.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 5

    Fill the Pita

    In each pita, layer the roasted butternut squash, grilled halloumi, toasted walnuts, and arugula dressed with sumac vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

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