Delectable Delicata Stuffed with Autumn Goodness
Tender roasted delicata squash halves filled with a delightful medley of wild rice, crisp apples, nutritious kale, and crunchy walnuts, seasoned with warm autumn spices for a mouthwatering vegan centerpiece or side dish.
ingredients
- 2 medium delicata squash
- ½ cup wild rice
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup kale, finely chopped
- 1 small apple, diced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the wild rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 3.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, kale, apple, dried cranberries, walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4.
Fill each delicata squash half with the rice stuffing, packing it firmly. Drizzle any remaining maple syrup on top.
- 5.
Roast the stuffed squash in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
- 6.
Serve the Delectable Delicata Stuffed with Autumn Goodness as a delectable main course or scrumptious side dish.
