Description
This vegan stuffed butternut squash is a warm, hearty dish packed with flavor. Roasted squash halves are filled with a savory blend of quinoa, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and nuts, making it the perfect healthy and comforting meal. It's a great option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the cut sides of the butternut squash with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the Stuffing: While the squash is roasting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, spinach, and sauté until the spinach wilts. Add cooked quinoa, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the Squash: Once the squash is roasted, carefully scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a border around the edges. Mix the scooped squash with the stuffing mixture. Fill the squash halves with the stuffing.
- Final Roasting: Return the stuffed squash halves to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until everything is heated through and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the stuffing with other vegetables like roasted carrots or mushrooms.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or chili powder to the stuffing.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time—just store the stuffed squash in the fridge and roast before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g