Wheat Berry-Stuffed Winter Squash Recipe

Name: Wheat Berry-Stuffed Winter Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 cup uncooked wheat berries; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted cashews; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Cooking spray; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup uncooked wheat berries
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted cashews
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, wheat berries, and mustard seeds; saute 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add nuts, ginger, and jalapeno; saute 1 minute. Add water, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until tender. Stir in minced cilantro and juice. Remove from heat; keep warm.
3
While wheat mixture cooks, prepare squash. Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Combine syrup and cinnamon; brush over squash. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes or until tender. Divide the wheat mixture evenly among squash halves. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, 1 cup uncooked wheat berries, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry-Stuffed Winter Squash falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Wheat Berry-Stuffed Winter Squash

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