Are you looking for a vegan entree you can serve for your next holiday meal that is delicious and good for you too? This lentil-stuffed acorn squash is full of healthy fiber and plant-based protein. The best part is that it tastes great.<\/p>\n
1 acorn squash large
\n1 cup dried green lentils green
\n2 cups vegetable broth
\n1\/2 chopped onion
\n2 stalks chopped celery
\n1 chopped apple
\n1\/4 cup dried cranberries
\n1\/2 teaspoon dried thyme
\n1 tbsp breadcrumbs
\n3 tbsp nutritional yeast
\n3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
\nSalt & Pepper to taste
\n1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley<\/p>\n
Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and let it preheat.<\/p>\n
Cut the stem side off the squash and then cut it in half vertically.<\/p>\n
Use a spoon to remove the seeds.<\/p>\n
Then, with a silicone brush, cover the inside of both halves with olive oil. Add salt and pepper.<\/p>\n
Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 50 min to 1 hour.<\/p>\n
While the squash is roasting, place the lentils and vegetable stock in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the lentil simmer until tender. If you need to add more liquid, do so. They should take about 40 minutes to cook.<\/p>\n
When the lentils are cooked, drain them.<\/p>\n
When the squash is fork-tender, remove it from the oven.<\/p>\n
Heat up a frying pan and add a tablespoon of oil. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.<\/p>\n
Add dried thyme to the pan and chopped celery, apple, and dried cranberries. Cook for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n
Add the lentils to the pan and season well with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes.<\/p>\n
Add breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast and stir the stuffing well.<\/p>\n
Fill both halves of the squash with stuffing and place back in the oven to back for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
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