Stuffed Butternut Squash

Name: Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; 1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, button, shiitake, or oyster; 1 medium shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 medium lemon; 1/2 cup walnuts; 8 ounces curly kale (about 1 small to medium bunch); 2 sprigs fresh sage; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup freshly grated or 1/2 cup store-bought grated), divided (optional); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup dried pitted cherries or cranberries; 1 cup cooked farro, wild rice, or brown rice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper