Stuffed Squash - Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium eggplant
• 1 butternut squash
• 3 garlic cloves, divided
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 green onions
• 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, trimmed, chopped
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme or sage
• 1 cup unsalted butter or vegan alternative
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt