Colorful Baked Acorn Squash (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Colorful Baked Acorn Squash (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small acorn squash, cut in half cleaned; salt and pepper; ½ cup green lentil, cooked and drained; 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove; 12 small zucchini, shredded; 12 red pepper, chopped; 12 green pepper, chopped; 1 small carrot, shredded; 1 cup mushroom, chopped; ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon marjoram; ¼ teaspoon coriander; ¼ teaspoon basil; ¼ teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

1 small acorn squash, cut in half cleaned
salt and pepper
½ cup green lentil, cooked and drained
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
12 small zucchini, shredded
12 red pepper, chopped
12 green pepper, chopped
1 small carrot, shredded
1 cup mushroom, chopped
¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon marjoram
¼ teaspoon coriander
¼ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon chili powder

1
Cook the lentils as indicated on the package, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar when cooking.
2
If you are running out of time, use canned lentils.
3
Set aside.
4
While the lentils cook, preheat oven to 400F.
5
Wash and clean the squash, cut in half, coat with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
In a oven proof Pyrex place the two halves face down.
7
Place in oven for 30 minutes or until you insert a fork and it just slides.
8
While that cooks, oil a medium pan and add the onions and the garlic, let brown.
9
Add the lentils, then add the rest of the veggies, and all the spices.
10
Saute until nice and cooked.
11
Add all the spices, set aside.
12
When the squash is done, turn them face up, spoon the veggies on top until full, sprinkle the nuts on top and cook 5-6 more minutes.
13
Place in plate, serve with rice.
14
If you have extra veggie mix sprinkle on the side of the squash.

340

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small acorn squash, cut in half cleaned, salt and pepper, ½ cup green lentil, cooked and drained, 1 small onion, and more.

Yes, Colorful Baked Acorn Squash (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Colorful Baked Acorn Squash (Vegan)

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