Delicious Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Lentils and Chestnuts - Yummy Gusto

Delicious Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Lentils and Chestnuts - Yummy Gusto

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Juicy butternut squash circles packed with a flavorful mix of quinoa, lentils, chestnuts and dried cherries - ideal for a filling vegetarian dinner option.

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Ingredients

  • 1-2 average-sized butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, with extra for drizzling
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped finely
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 3-4 fresh thyme sprigs, stripped and diced
  • 80g prepared chestnuts, chopped roughly (around 1/2 cup)
  • 120g prepared quinoa (roughly 1 cup)
  • 400g cooked brown lentils, washed and drained
  • 20g dried cranberries or cherries, chopped coarsely (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Small amount of ground nutmeg
  • 30g plant-based butter (roughly 2 tablespoons)
  • 50g fresh baby spinach (2 generous handfuls)
  • Sea salt, as needed
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, as needed

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