Vegetable Stuffed Winter Squash

This vegetable stuffed winter squash recipe was submitted by Dee Davis, who is a wonderful source of vegetarian recipes.

Another variation on stuffed squash, inspired by this recipe, is the winter squash stuffed with Wild Rice Pilaf. The advantage of this one is that it comes with its own sauce.

Total prep & cook time: 2 hours

8 Servings

Nutrition Data, 320g Serving: 209 cal, 72 cal from fat, 8g fat, 32g carb, 6g protein, 7g fiber, 162mg sodium, 7g sugars, low cholesterol, good source Vit A, C, K, B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese. Estimated glycemic load 10

Ingredients:

• 1 medium (4 pounds) winter squash (Buttercup, Kabocha or Hubbard)
• 1 recipe Root Vegetables in Béchamel Sauce
• 1/4 cup Walnut Crumb Topping (link to recipe)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Cut a 4 – 5 inch cap in the top of the squash
3. Remove the cap and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Replace the cap
4. Place squash in a baking pan with 1/2 inch water
5. Cover with foil and bake 45 - 60 minutes until almost tender
6. Set aside to cool while you prepare the vegetables and sauce
7. Use potholders to hold the squash on each side and carefully tip over the sink to remove any liquid that has collected in the bottom of the squash
8. Spoon the vegetables and sauce into the squash until mounded up on top
9. Sprinkle with the walnut crumb topping
10. Cover squash loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees
11. Remove foil for the last ten minutes to brown the crumb topping
12. To serve, slice in 8 wedges, and use a pie lifter to carefully transfer to plates

Cooking and Serving Tips:

Vegetable stuffed squash is an ideal holiday recipe served with walnutty rice, steamed green beans, white bean patties and cranberry sauce.

Because of the long prep and cook time, this squash recipe is suitable for occasions when you’re going to be in the kitchen cooking for hours and hours anyway.

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