Stuffed Squash Laced with Smoky Rich Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lbs kabocha squash (about 4)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 14 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 firm but ripe avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced)
• 3 whole green onions (thinly sliced on the diagonal)
• 1/4 cup thick plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Crushed dried chilies (optional)
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 sweet onion (diced)
• 2 large garlic cloves (smashed and minced)
• 14 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 dried dates (pitted)
• 1 Tbsp minced canned chipotle pepper
• 1 Tbsp tahini or cashew butter
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• Freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime