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Two roasted delicata squash halves filled with a mixture of greens, nuts, and herbs, placed on a metal tray with a striped cloth beside it.
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Stuffed Delicata Squash

Filled with rice and tender vegetables, this stuffed delicata squash is an excellent meatless main or side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 delicata squash approximately 1 pound each, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • Fine sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms see notes
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to taste

Instructions

  • Place an oven rack on the center shelf and preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Rub the insides of the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place skinside down on a large baking sheet and cook until tender and slightly brown around the edges, about 25 minutes.
    2 delicata squash, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
  • While the squash is cooking, prepare the filling. Heat the remaining olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the onions are starting to caramelize a bit, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute, then remove from the heat.
    1/2 cup chopped red or yellow onion, 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1 1/2 cups chopped kale, 1 clove garlic
  • In a large bowl, combine the brown rice, dried cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
    3/4 cup cooked brown rice, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Once the delicata squash is cool enough to handle, carefully flip over so that they’re skin side up. Divide the filling between the squash, top evenly with parmesan cheese, and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes (until the cheese is melted).
    1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
    1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Notes

  • Serves 2 as a main, or 4 as a side.
  • Cremini, white button, or shiitake mushrooms are all good options in this recipe.
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