White Bean And Kale Stuffed Delicata Squash

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   Prepare the Squash

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   1. Preheat the oven to 350.

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   2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

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   3. Brush your oil over the insides of the squash and season with salt and pepper.

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   4. Bake in the oven until just tender (make sure they aren't so soft they are falling apart).

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   During the last 15 minutes of cooking, assemble the filling.

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   1. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Alternately, cook pancetta or guanciale for 10 minutes to render the fat. Use fat to cook remaining stuffing.

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   2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

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   3. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the kale.

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    4. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

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    5. Turn the heat back down to medium and add the white beans and sage.

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    6. Season with salt and pepper and set aside until the squash is done.

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    Stuff the squash

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    1. Remove the squash from the oven.

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    2. Fill with the kale and white bean mixture.

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    3. Mix the Parmesan and bread crumbs together and top the stuffed squash with the mixture.

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    4. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the Parmesan is melted and the stuffing is heated through.

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    5. Serve and enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.