Ingredients

  • 1 whole Medium-sized Butternut Squash
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Divided
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 cups Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons Black Pepper, Divided
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 cup Chick Peas
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, Divided
  • 7 ounces, weight Tofu, Diced
  • 5 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 23 cups Water
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 bunch Arugula Leaves, To Serve

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
  • Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon.
  • Make cross-shaped cuts halfway through the flesh and place the halves on a baking dish.
  • Chop 2 cloves garlic and rosemary sprigs.
  • Sprinkle butternut squash with 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • Put bay leaves on top.
  • Roast for 4550 minutes or until soft.
  • Put chickpeas in a separate baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake for 3035 minutes or until crispy.
  • Blend together diced tofu, lemon juice, remaining garlic, water, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt.
  • If you want it to be more liquid, add a bit of water.
  • Serve butternut squash halves with the dip and crispy chick peas.
  • Garnish with arugula leaves (optional).
  • Enjoy!