Stuffed and Roasted Butternut Squash + Condrieu

STUFFED AND ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE

PREPARATION: 15 MINS | COOKING: 1 HR | SERVES: 4

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INGREDIENTS

•2 small butternut squashes
•250g tofu
•120g round rice
•2 shallots
•50g almond paste
•40g crushed hazelnuts
•1 tbsp cumin
•6 tbsp olive oil
•2 to 3 sprigs of fresh parsley
•salt
•pepper

PREPARATION

1 Preheat the oven to 220°C.
2 Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds.
3 Place the squash halves cut side up on the baking tray. Score the surface with a knife and sprinkle with 4 tablespoons of oil. Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 35 minutes.
4 Meanwhile, boil a pot of salted water to cook the rice.
5 Chop the shallots. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan to brown them.
6 Take the butternut squash out of the oven and lower the temperature to 200°C.
7 Using a knife, scoop out the inside of the squash, leaving 1cm of flesh.
8 Mix the removed flesh in a bowl with the tofu until smooth.
9 Add the drained rice, shallots, almond paste, crushed hazelnuts, cumin, chopped parsley to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix together.
10 Fill the hollowed-out squash with the mixture.
11 Bake for 10 minutes.

CONDRIEU AOC

Accord met vin butternut Condrieu

PAIRING WITH THE ROUNDNESS OF CONDRIEU AOC

Named in French "Doubeurre", butternut squash is in one language as in the other, characterised by the velvety texture. It is reminiscent of the tenderness of butter and the nutty sweetness. With its melt-in-the-mouth texture and nutty notes, butternut squash offers many possibilities for pairing. Some people like to stuff the squash with sausage meat or bacon, we suggest the vegetarian version. Vegetables are becoming more and more common in our modern cuisine, and are sometimes tricky to pair with wine. The advantage over raw vegetables is that cooked vegetables have less bitterness which can overpower the other flavours. You can then choose your wine according to the texture of the vegetable. Our baked butternut recipe just needs to be matched with the right bottle!

Simple food needs simple wine, easy to drink. There is no need to turn to a wine that is too structured or too expensive. As this cucurbit has a very smooth texture, a wine that is also silky would be ideal. Also, avoid wines that are too sweet, which could turn the pairing into a sweet and sour compote. We should also avoid drowning the dish in too much tannin, an Alsatian Pinot Noir could be suitable for its slightly tannic side, but our fine gourmet experts prefer to suggest a dry white wine: the roundness of the Condrieu appellation.

ROMAIN DUVERNAY

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Which wine to drink with butternut squash?

THE IDEAL MATCH WITH: A MAGNIFICANT CONDRIEU - ROMAIN DUVERNAY

We're heading for the Rhône Valley, where Condrieu AOC produces a high-class white wine made from a single grape variety, Viognier. Rather dry, leaving a sensation of smoothness and fullness, Condrieu reveals two faces over time: young or more mature, fruity or full-bodied, its characteristics make its success. However when mature, it can lose its astonishing aromatic finesse: it is better not to wait too long to drink it! The exuberant aromas of Viognier (white flowers, violets, apricots, citrus fruits, peaches and spices) give free rein to the flavours of our dish without overwhelming them, and vice versa. A rich wine with persistent aromas often supported by a hint of bitterness giving it firmness under the palate, it knows how to assert itself in the mouth with discretion in harmony with our winter dish.

Our suggestion: CONDRIEU MAGNIFICAT - ROMAIN DUVERNAY

With each vintage, we are seduced by the smoothness of Romain Duvernay's cuvée! Condrieu Magnificat, there is nothing to add to the praise: it's all in the name! The Viognier grape variety is worked with a high degree of rigour, and is magnified to offer all its charm. Fresh and well-balanced on the palate, it surprises as much by its delicacy as by its typicality. To the floral notes of peach and apricot are added some toasted and mineral notes preceding a magnificent finish, once again, on freshness. Enjoy!