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Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese

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Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese is a flavorful and elegant vegetarian dish featuring tender roasted squash filled with a savory mixture of grains, greens, dried fruit, nuts, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for festive meals or hearty dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium butternut squash, halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or sage, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Brush cut sides of squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 40–45 minutes until squash is tender.
  4. Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
  5. Stir in cooked quinoa, cranberries, nuts, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix in some of the scooped squash flesh.
  6. Flip roasted squash halves, scoop out a bit of flesh to make room, and mix it into the stuffing.
  7. Fill each squash half with the stuffing and top with goat cheese.
  8. Return to oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is warmed and slightly browned.
  9. Garnish with more herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
  • Use vegan cheese or omit goat cheese for a plant-based version.
  • Try farro, wild rice, or bulgur instead of quinoa.
  • A touch of cinnamon or nutmeg adds a warm, autumn flavor.

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