Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Healthy

Ingredients

 Butternut squash1
 Corn oil1/2 Teaspoon
 Lentils1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Corn1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sunflower seeds2 Tablespoon
 Tamari1/2 Teaspoon
 Swiss Cheese2 Tablespoon
 Wheat germ1 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Cut open the squash in half; remove and discard seeds and stringy pulp from cavity.
3. Apply 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) oil on each cut surface of the squash.
4. In a medium bowl, put together lentils, corn, sunflower seeds and tamari; mix well.
5. Divide the lentil mixture into two parts and stuff inside the squash cavities.
6. Top with cheese and wheat germ.
7. Cover each squash half with an aluminum foil.
8. In a baking dish, pour enough water to cover 1/2 inch (1 cm) of dish of water.

MAKING
9. In the baking dish place the squash in the water and stuff folded piece of aluminum foil under the neck ends to keep the squash leveled.
10. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
11. Add more water to the dish if required.

SERVING
12. Serve hot.
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