Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole

Hearty and incredibly satisfying – this casserole is the ultimate healthy supper

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1 hour
Serves 4
2 of 5 a day

Nutrition: Per serving

Kcal476
Fat4.7g
Salt0.3g
Sugar7.6g

Recipe by: Daria Crepostnaia | Nutritionist

When it comes to making casseroles, it is easy to opt for the same ingredients every time. Creating this recipe made me try something new – turkey and squash – plus barley for some healthy wholegrain. It worked so well, I wanted to share it with you.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
240g pearl barley, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried sage
Freshly ground black pepper
550ml reduced-salt stock (made with 1 stock cube)
1 butternut squash peeled, deseeded, and cut into bite-size cubes
450g cooked or leftover turkey breast, cubed

Method

Warm the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the pepper and onion for 2 minutes. Add the barley, sage and black pepper; and stir well.
Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Add the butternut squash and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Then add the turkey and simmer for a further 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Add water if required.
Serve with a side of steamed green vegetables.