- Peel and chop all
vegetables (except basil leaves) and add 500 ml of boiling water to large pot.
Remove butternut seeds.
- Add Spices, half amount of olive oil and boil for
5 minutes.
- Blend for 2 minutes or until smooth. Season
with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with basil pesto topping.
- To make basil pesto— blend basil leaves with 2
table spoons of olive oil.
Butternut squash contains antioxidants, an excellent
source of
beta-carotene and Vitamin A and C.
Carrots contain beta-carotenes. Whilst the body
converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A, this vitamin is essential for
vision, growth and boosting your immunity.