Roasted vegetables

KimE · Feb 11th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Hi guys, I feel really stupid but I don't know how to roast the butternut squash I have sat in the kitchen for Poppy! I would like to do it so she can pick fingers up

I have trawled the internet and there are loads of different ways to roast vegetables so I thought I'd ask if anyone has a way that they can share with me that is easy and works!

Sooooooooo how do I roast a variety of vegetables in a way that's suitable for lo??

Thanks!!

xx

freckleonear · Feb 11th, 2010, 07:43 AM

Drizzle olive oil onto a baking tray and place in a preheated oven until sizzling hot. Peel and cut the veggies into chunks, tip them into the tray and toss in the hot oil, then roast until soft and browned.

This method works for almost any vegetables, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, swede, carrots, parsnips, onions, peppers, courgettes, etc. If you're doing a mixture, add softer veggies towards the end of the cooking time or boil harder veggies for a few minutes first. You can also add a sprinkle of rosemary or other seasoning to the hot oil if you wish.

Connah'sMommy · Feb 11th, 2010, 08:11 AM

we do same as above poster too

We do sweet potato,carrot,sweed,butternut squash,normal potato

KimE · Feb 11th, 2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freckleonear

Drizzle olive oil onto a baking tray and place in a preheated oven until sizzling hot. Peel and cut the veggies into chunks, tip them into the tray and toss in the hot oil, then roast until soft and browned.

This method works for almost any vegetables, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, swede, carrots, parsnips, onions, peppers, courgettes, etc. If you're doing a mixture, add softer veggies towards the end of the cooking time or boil harder veggies for a few minutes first. You can also add a sprinkle of rosemary or other seasoning to the hot oil if you wish.

Thanks guys

what temp do I need the oven and how long approx do I leave them in for? Sounds easy enough!!

xx

freckleonear · Feb 11th, 2010, 09:54 AM

About 200 degrees for 30+ minutes, but it really depends on your oven, the size of the vegetables and just how you like them done!

Mum2b_Claire · Feb 11th, 2010, 11:52 AM

I do the same, in fact am roasting butternut squash right now! Remember to turn the veggies a couple of times during cooking, I've had a few burnt disasters not doing so, lol.

KimE · Feb 11th, 2010, 15:57 PM

Well it didn't go so bad!! Turned out a bit soggy though - do you think that could be because I used too much oil or should I have left them in longer (would they have "crisped" up a bit more)?? They went quite mushy in Poppy's hand which made it a little more difficult for her to eat as she likes quite "firm" food at the moment. xx

golcarlilly · Feb 12th, 2010, 10:48 AM

You don't need to peel butternut squash (or any other squash) just prick the skin and roast whole then the skin and seeds separate easily and the flesh purees or mashes, it takes around an hour/hour and a half for a butternut but sooooo much easier than trying to peel the bloomin things!!

Mum2b_Claire · Feb 12th, 2010, 16:48 PM

They're waaay easier to peel with a Y shaped peeler than a traditional type one....

Feb 11th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#1
KimE Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wherever the Army takes us! Originally from Leeds :) Posts: 453	Roasted vegetables Hi guys, I feel really stupid but I don't know how to roast the butternut squash I have sat in the kitchen for Poppy! I would like to do it so she can pick fingers up I have trawled the internet and there are loads of different ways to roast vegetables so I thought I'd ask if anyone has a way that they can share with me that is easy and works! Sooooooooo how do I roast a variety of vegetables in a way that's suitable for lo?? Thanks!! xx

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Feb 11th, 2010, 07:43 AM	#2
freckleonear Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 2,730	Drizzle olive oil onto a baking tray and place in a preheated oven until sizzling hot. Peel and cut the veggies into chunks, tip them into the tray and toss in the hot oil, then roast until soft and browned. This method works for almost any vegetables, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, swede, carrots, parsnips, onions, peppers, courgettes, etc. If you're doing a mixture, add softer veggies towards the end of the cooking time or boil harder veggies for a few minutes first. You can also add a sprinkle of rosemary or other seasoning to the hot oil if you wish.

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Feb 11th, 2010, 08:11 AM	#3
Connah'sMommy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 5,667	we do same as above poster too We do sweet potato,carrot,sweed,butternut squash,normal potato

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Feb 11th, 2010, 09:54 AM	#5
freckleonear Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 2,730	About 200 degrees for 30+ minutes, but it really depends on your oven, the size of the vegetables and just how you like them done!

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Feb 11th, 2010, 11:52 AM	#6
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	I do the same, in fact am roasting butternut squash right now! Remember to turn the veggies a couple of times during cooking, I've had a few burnt disasters not doing so, lol.

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Feb 11th, 2010, 15:57 PM	#7
KimE Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wherever the Army takes us! Originally from Leeds :) Posts: 453	Well it didn't go so bad!! Turned out a bit soggy though - do you think that could be because I used too much oil or should I have left them in longer (would they have "crisped" up a bit more)?? They went quite mushy in Poppy's hand which made it a little more difficult for her to eat as she likes quite "firm" food at the moment. xx

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Feb 12th, 2010, 10:48 AM	#8
golcarlilly Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Posts: 10,441	You don't need to peel butternut squash (or any other squash) just prick the skin and roast whole then the skin and seeds separate easily and the flesh purees or mashes, it takes around an hour/hour and a half for a butternut but sooooo much easier than trying to peel the bloomin things!!

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Feb 12th, 2010, 16:48 PM	#9
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	They're waaay easier to peel with a Y shaped peeler than a traditional type one....

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