Vegan Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

VEGAN STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH RECIPE

With the end of summer approaching and early fall in the air, this easy plant-based Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe is a seasonal treat. Delicata Squash is one of my favorite vegetables and it makes a delicious, nutritious, and beautiful choice for an intimate meal for two or a large gathering. Nutrient dense, yet surprisingly light with a wonderful balance of sweet and savory, this is a comforting meal. If you’re a sweet potato lover (like my husband and I are), you will love this seasonal, soft and sweet squash.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4 (1 stuffed “boat” per person)

•  2 Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded

•  1 cup quinoa

•  2 tablespoons raisins

FILLING

•  1 apple, finely diced

•  2 cups arugula

•  1 large shallot, minced

•  2 garlic clove, minced

•  2 tablespoons chopped parsley

•  2 radish, sliced

•  1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

•   1 tablespoon hemp seeds

 

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE

•  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

•  1/4 teaspoon smoked sea salt

•  Pinch of black pepper

•  1 tbsp. sherry or red wine vinegar

•  1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

•  1/2 tsp. dijon mustard

•  Juice of 1 clementine or mandarin orange (can also use lemon)

•  1 tbsp. date nectar or maple syrup

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Trim the tops off the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove all the seeds. Place the squash cut side down on a silicone mat (silpat) or baking sheet and roast for about 45 min. -1 hour, until tender.

3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the raisins and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let cool.

4. In a large bowl, prepare all the ingredients for the filling.

5. In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients for the dressing.

6. Add the dressing and the quinoa to the filling and toss well.

7. With a spoon, gently fill the entire lengthwise center of each squash “boat” with the dressed quinoa and filling mix.

8. Serve and enjoy!