Roasted Butternut Squash (Three Ways)
Ingredients
Roasted Butternut with Persian Lentils
-
1
small
butternut squash
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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¼
cup
onion, diced
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2
cloves
garlic, rough chopped
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¼
cup
golden raisins
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1 ½
cups
cooked lentils
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½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
teaspoon
cumin
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½
teaspoon
cinnamon
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¼
teaspoon
pepper
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¼
cup
water
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¼– ½
cup
chopped cilantro or parsley
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⅛
cup
plain yogurt
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¼
cup
pomegranate seeds
Roasted Butternut with Miso Mushrooms
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1
small
butternut squash
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8
ounces
tofu
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2
tablespoons
Braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce
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1
tablespoon
sesame oil
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¼
cup
onion, diced
-
1
teaspoon
minced ginger
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6
ounces
sliced mushrooms
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2
teaspoons
miso
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3–4
tablespoons
hot tap water
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1
scallion
sliced
-
to taste
optional
toasted sesame seeds
Thanksgiving Stuffing Version
-
1
small
butternut squash
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2
tablespoons
olive oil or butter
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¼
cup
onion, diced
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½
an
apple, diced
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2
cloves
garlic, rough chopped
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8
ounces
ground turkey
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½
teaspoon
kosher salt
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½
teaspoon
fennel seeds
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¼
cup
pecans
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2
tablespoons
dried cranberries
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8–10
leaves
sage, finely sliced
-
1
tablespoon
maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and place it cut side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Roast for 30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the filling for each variation while the squash roasts.
- For the Persian lentils, sauté onion and garlic, then add remaining ingredients and simmer.
- For the miso mushrooms, roast tofu and sauté onion, ginger, and mushrooms, then mix with miso and water.
- For the Thanksgiving stuffing, sauté onion, apple, and garlic, then add ground turkey and spices, and mix in pecans and cranberries.
- Once the squash is done, scoop out the seeds and mix the flesh with seasonings.
- Top each squash half with the respective filling and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
2
Calories
550
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
60mg
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