Butternut squash, cashew nuts, lemon, ginger and coriander

A recipe of the season, ideal for fall-winter, this comforting recipe thanks to the softness of the squash, brings a great amount of energy for all the tissues. Indeed, like pumpkin, pattypan or zucchini, squash has nutritional properties, but also diuretic and sedative. Adapted to all doshas, ​​it will be noted that it diminishes pitta (fire) but increases kapha (water) and vata (air). It is excellent in case of fatigue, sleep disorders, constipation. Squash, vyana food, the energy that coordinates, distributes and regulates other prana throughout the body, is invigorating and stimulating. For a complete meal at noon, accompany her with a small bowl of rice or a nice slice of spelled bread. And for the evening, the solo plate is fine for a light meal and easily digested.

For 4 people

In the kitchen: 15 min

1 butternut squash (depending on size)

6 tablespoons cashews

3 tablespoons maple syrup

6 tablespoons of olive oil

the juice of 1 lemon

the zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons chopped coriander

2 tablespoons chopped parsley.

crushed pepper (an idea: mix different types of peppers in the mill's tank and the flavors will be more varied and refined)

Cut the squash into large strips that are neither too thin nor too thick.

Cook it in the steamer basket of a steamer, about 10 minutes. Check from the point of a knife that the flesh of the squash is just tender without breaking up.

During cooking, crush the cashews very coarsely, place them in a saucepan with the maple syrup and fry all over the heat until the cashews are covered with the syrup (barely 2 minutes ).

Prepare the seasoning in a small bowl by adding the finely grated oil, lemon juice and ginger.

Divide warm cooked squash into plates, sprinkle with cashews and maple syrup, generously pour lemon vinaigrette and sprinkle with chopped coriander and parsley. Using a microplane rasp or a very fine rasp, grate the zest of the lemon on the plates. Add a pinch of crushed pepper and serve immediately.

Enjoy your meal !