Parsnip and Butternut Squash with Flatbreads

Photo by Faith Mason

Some of the easiest meals I prepare are those made from simple roast vegetables. It’s no fuss, there’s minimal cleanup, and it is exactly what I need after a long day in the clinic. Root vegetables are wonderful sources of nutrients and are largely forgotten over their green, leafy counterparts. Parsnips contain potassium and magnesium—critical minerals for heart health. Keeping their delicious skins on means you will benefit from a lot of their chemical compounds, which are concentrated in these layers, not to mention plenty of fiber. I love making my own flatbreads, but to save time you can simply use thin store-bought ones.

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

1. For the squash:
   • 10 1/2 oz. butternut squash, peeled and cut into rough 3/4-inch cubes
   • 18 oz. parsnips, cut into rough 3/4-inch cubes
   • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
   • 1 tsp. fennel seeds, ground
   • 1 tsp. cumin seeds, ground
   • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
   • 3 1/2 oz. sprouted lentils (store-bought or sprouted at home)
   • 3 1/2 oz. arugula
   • 2 oz. full-fat Greek yogurt, to serve (optional)
2. For the flatbreads:
   • 5 1/2 oz. spelt flour, plus extra for dusting
   • 1/3 cup tepid water
   • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
   • Generous pinch of salt and pepper
   • 1/4 tsp. ground coriander

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
   2. Put the cubed butternut squash and parsnips in a baking tray, drizzle with the oil, and scatter the spices on top, tossing to thoroughly coat the vegetables in the spiced oil. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, tossing them once halfway through and adding the sprouted lentils after 15 minutes, until the vegetables are golden.
   3. In the meantime, make the flatbreads. Mix the flour with the water, oil, and spices in a bowl. Knead until the dough comes together and is smooth and not sticky, adding more water if necessary, then separate the dough into 4 small balls.
   4. Dust the work surface with flour, and roll out the balls of dough using a floured rolling pin (or wine bottle) until you have breads about 8 inches in diameter.
   5. Heat a large, dry frying pan over high heat, then cook each flatbread for 1–2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
   6. When the vegetables are cooked, remove the tray from the oven, and fold the arugula into the root vegetables. This will gently wilt the leaves. Build your flatbreads, drizzling with a little olive oil or yogurt on top if you like.

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