Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash

Name: Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked from ~3/4 cups raw - see instructions); 1 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil; 3 cups loosely packed sliced shiitake mushrooms; 2 Tbsp coconut aminos ((or sub tamari, but start with a lesser amount as it’s saltier)); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups loosely packed chopped kale; 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts (or other nut or seed of choice) ((optional)); 1 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed; 1 Tbsp avocado or melted coconut oil; 2 Tbsp coconut sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon ((optional)); 1 healthy pinch sea salt; 1 cup balsamic vinegar (reduced down on stovetop); Crispy Sautéed Shallot* (1 cup shallot or 2 medium shallots) ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

Roasted stuffed butternut squash makes the perfect plant-based entrée or side for the holiday season (and beyond). Stuffed with quinoa, kale, and mushrooms; 10 ingredients required; and incredibly flavorful!

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:27:04 GMT