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Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe, perfect as a main course or a festive side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage (or vegetarian alternative)
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or wild rice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the cut sides with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. While the squash roasts, heat the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and ground sausage (or alternative) to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  6. Stir in the cooked quinoa/rice, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, broth, sage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing some of the liquid to absorb.
  7. Once the squash is roasted and tender, remove from the oven. Carefully scoop out some of the cooked squash flesh from the center of each half, leaving about a 1/2-inch border. Mash the scooped flesh and add it to the skillet mixture.
  8. Stir the squash flesh into the filling mixture until well combined.
  9. Spoon the prepared filling evenly into the hollowed-out butternut squash halves.
  10. Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and lightly browned on top.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

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