Ingredients
Scale
✔ Main Ingredients:
1 medium butternut squash (halved and seeds removed)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups fresh spinach
½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts (optional for crunch)
✔ Garnishes (Optional):
Fresh parsley or basil
Pomegranate seeds for a festive touch
Balsamic glaze drizzle
Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Butternut Squash
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush squash halves with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes until tender.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Mix in feta cheese, red pepper flakes, and nuts (if using).
3️⃣ Stuff and Bake Again
- Once squash is tender, flip over and gently scoop out some flesh, mixing it into the filling.
- Spoon the filling back into the squash halves.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes to warm through.
4️⃣ Serve and Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh herbs, nuts, or balsamic glaze.
- Serve as a main dish or side with salad and warm bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting & Stuffing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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