Twice Baked Butternut Squash

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   Preheat the oven to 400 F. Drizzle squash halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

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   Place the halves cut side down on a rimmed, non-stick spray coated baking sheet.

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   Roast in the oven for about 30-45 minutes (time will vary depending on the size of your squash).

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   It should be fork tender.

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   Meanwhile cook your quinoa.

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   Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to low, put the lid on and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is light and fluffy.

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   While quinoa cooks heat a large skillet over medium heat with the remaining oil.

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    Once hot add shallots and saute for about 5 minutes.

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    Add kale.

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    Cook for about 5 more minutes stirring every so often.

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    Remove from heat and set aside.

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    When squash is done roasting remove pan from oven.

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    Scoop out some of the squash flesh leaving 1/4 inch of flesh on the sides and bottom.

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    Put the removed squash flesh into a large bowl.

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    Mash the squash flesh with the quinoa and the kale mixture.

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    Add the blue cheese crumbles.

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    Put the squash halves back on the baking tray, cut side up.

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    Scoop quinoa mixture into the center of the squash halves.

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    Crumble a little more blue cheese on top and place back in the oven for about 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.