Stuffed Butternut Squash
Oct 04, 2024 09:40 AM
Stuffed butternut squash is filled with a satisfying combination of fluffy quinoa, toasted pecans, and savory garlic and thyme. This comforting vegetarian meal is topped with a cheesy, crunchy topping and is the perfect holiday side dish or weeknight dinner.
There is something so comforting in the flavors of warm butternut squash. This fall and winter favorite becomes sweet and caramelized when you bake it, and the vibrant orange flesh turns fork-tender. Taking the extra step of twice-baking the squash gives this meal a bubbling hot top of melted cheese and crispy, golden-brown breadcrumbs.
What’s great about this recipe is there are dozens of ways to customize the squash stuffing. You can go totally vegetarian, or make it extra hearty by adding ingredients like sausage, mushrooms, or wild rice. No matter how you fill these squashes, the cheesy, herby, flavors make the best comforting weeknight meal, and will always please a crowd.
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds butternut squash (1 large or 2 small)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 ounces gruyere cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
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