How to Warm Up Your Evenings with Sweetness on Your Plate

Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 40 to 45 minutes

List of ingredients to make a squash parmentier for 4 people

• 1.5 kg of squash
• 4 large potatoes
• 400g of minced meat
• 1 onion
• 100g grated cheese
• 30g butter
• Salt pepper

The preparation

Start by preheating your oven to 180°C.

Then peel and cut the squash and potatoes, and cook them together in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes.

At the same time, chop the onion and brown it in a pan with butter. Then add the minced meat and season to your taste.

Once the vegetables are cooked, mash them together to obtain a homogeneous puree. Add two thirds of the grated cheese and mix well.

Now put the minced meat at the bottom of a gratin dish, cover with the squash and potato puree and finish with a final layer of grated cheese.

Place the dish in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is nicely browned.

Dietary recipe

This Squash Parmentier is a recipe rich in fiber thanks to the squash and potatoes. For a lighter version, you can replace half of the minced meat with sliced ​​and cooked mushrooms, which will add softness without increasing the calorie bill. Additionally, you can opt for a low-fat cheese for the final layer.

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Tips and variations

If you want to give your Parmentier a little twist, why not try a version with pumpkin instead of squash? Smoother, it will bring a very pleasant little sweet note. And for cheese lovers, don’t hesitate to slip a few slices of goat’s cheese between the meat and the mash: it’s a delight !