Stuffed Squash with Sage Lentils and Wheat

I am keen on nature’s compact greens, reminiscent of squash, peppers, and eggplant, which make fantastic “containers” for savory fillings. When full of entire grains, legumes, herbs, and nuts, these unassuming greens flip into a stunning plant-based meal in a single. This recipe for Stuffed Squash with Sage Lentils and Wheat is impressed by a visit to the farmers market, the place I spied stunning golden acorn squash simply the right dimension for stuffing. You can also use conventional green-skinned acorn squash, in addition to any small squash, reminiscent of butternut, buttercup, and carnival, that are extensively out there in most supermarkets.

I flip to a vegetable broth to simmer grain and legume fillings to be able to add a wealthy taste. And I exploit fast cooking freekeh (a type of toasted inexperienced entire wheat) and lentils on this stuffed squash recipe, which suggests you could create this simple stuffed squash dish very quickly. This vegan stuffed squash recipe is simply so satisfying and healthful! All you need to do is pair it with a crisp salad and you’ve got a chic meal any time of the week. Plus it’s completely fabulous for the vacations, too.

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Stuffed Squash with Sage Lentils and Wheat

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  Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
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  Yield: 4 servings 1x
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  Diet: Vegan

Description

Turn to winter squash to create a wholesome, scrumptious plant-based Stuffed Squash with Sage Lentils and Wheat.

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• 2 small (about 1 ¾ pound every) squashes (i.e., acorn, butternut, carnival)
• 1 tablespoon additional virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 3 inexperienced onions, finely diced
• ½ cup diced mushrooms
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons recent sage, chopped (or 2 teaspoon dried)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried mustard
• ½ cup inexperienced or brown lentils, dried
• ½ cup bulgur, raw
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce, lowered sodium

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 
2. Split acorn squash in half horizontally, scoop out seeds. 
3. Place in a baking dish full of ½ inch water and bake for half-hour. 
4. While squash is baking, put together filling. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan or skillet. 
5. Sauté garlic, celery, onions, and mushrooms for 4 minutes. 
6. Add walnuts, sage, black pepper, smoked paprika, and mustard. 
7. Stir in lentils and bulgur, and sauté for a further minute. 
8. Add broth and soy sauce, stirring properly. 
9. Cover and simmer on medium warmth for Quarter-hour, stirring steadily. Makes about 3 cups filling.
10. Fill squash cavities with filling (about 3/4 cup every).
11. Return to oven, uncovered and bake for a further 10-Quarter-hour till filling is golden brown. 
12. Remove from oven and serve. 

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For different squash recipes, take a look at a few of my favorites:

Squash Filled with Herbed Quinoa and Cranberries
Butternut Squash Kale Barley Salad
Balsamic Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts