Grilled Paneer with Butternut Squash
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant worthy. Grilled paneer with butternut squash is a beautiful vegetarian dish that combines creamy cheese with sweet, roasted squash and earthy spinach. The paneer is packed with protein and calcium, making it incredibly satisfying and nourishing. What I love most is how simple it is to prepare, especially since you just need basic pantry staples and a grill. The warm spices like turmeric and coriander create that perfect Indian flavor profile that keeps my family coming back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 1butternut squash(Peeled, seeded, and cubed)
- 400 gpaneer
- 473 mlspinach
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspturmeric
- 1 tspcoriander powder
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1lemon(Halved)
- 2 tbspchopped coriander leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine olive oil, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Toss butternut squash cubes in the seasoned oil mixture.
- 4
Place the coated squash on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- 5
Brush the paneer cubes with remaining seasoned oil and grill for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden.
- 6
Wilt spinach by heating it in a pan with a splash of water until just cooked.
- 7
In a serving dish, layer the grilled butternut squash, wilted spinach, and grilled paneer.
- 8
Drizzle the remaining oil from the bowl over the dish.
- 9
Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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