Festive Spaghetti Squash Boat with Mascarpone, Bacon, and Cranberries - Grit

Ingredients

• 2 spaghetti squash, halved and trimmed, seeds removed
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup whole grain of your choice (wheat berries, farro, rye berries, spelt, wild rice, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries or tart cherries
• 4 strips bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or pepitas