Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe: A Flavorful Plant-Based Meal

Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe: A Flavorful Plant-Based Meal

Servings

4

servingsPrep time

15

minutesCooking time

45

minutesCalories

320

kcal

This stuffed butternut squash is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and earthy flavors. Roasted to perfection and filled with a hearty mix of grains, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it’s a wholesome plant-based meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Whether for a cozy dinner or a festive side dish, this recipe is sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 2 medium butternut squash, halved and seeds removed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

   

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)

   

• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper

   

• 1/2 cup chopped spinach

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the squash halves with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes or until tender.

      

• While the squash is roasting, prepare the filling by combining cooked quinoa, bell pepper, spinach, cranberries, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

   

• Once the squash is done, scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about a 1/2-inch border. Mix the scooped flesh into the filling for added flavor.

   

• Stuff each squash half with the filling mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to heat through.

  

• Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

How to Make Stuffed Butternut SquashHow to Make Stuffed Butternut Squash

Note:)

• Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.