About a week ago, the two of us purchased a butternut squash. Ever since then, it has been patiently waiting on our kitchen table to become something even more spectacular. Last night, we decided to use half of the squash to create a hearty, satisfying, and veggie-filled meal for two!
Ingredients:
the bottom half of one butternut squash (hollowed out and seeds removed)
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup rinsed black beans
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (we used bell pepper, onion, mushroom, and tomato)
3 tbsp goat cheese
1/2 tbsp parmesan cheese
2 tbsp mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
- Place butternut squash "bowl" cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until tender
- Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet.
- Add chopped vegetables and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove frying pan from heat, and combine cooked vegetables with quinoa, beans, and goat cheese.
- When your butternut squash is cool enough to touch, flip it over and begin stuffing with quinoa mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and your choice of seasoning.
- Return stuffed squash to oven and broil for three minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
- Cut in half to share, or keep it all to yourself! (we won't tell anyone)
