Wild Mushroom and Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Sweet roasted butternut squash halves are filled with a savory mix of wild mushrooms, onion, garlic, sage, and optional walnuts for crunch. Topped with feta or nutritional yeast and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups mixed wild mushrooms e.g. shiitake, oyster, chestnut, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh sage finely chopped, or ½ tsp dried sage
- ¼ tsp sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts optional
- 1 tbsp crumbled feta or nutritional yeast, both are optional
- fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush the cut sides of the butternut with ½ tbsp olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place face-down on a lined baking tray and roast for 35–40 minutes, or until soft and golden.
- While the butternut roasts, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and golden, stirring occasionally—about 8–10 minutes. Add the sage (fresh or dried), a good grind of black pepper, and walnuts if using. Cook for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove the butternut from the oven and flip the halves. If desired, use a spoon to scoop a little flesh from the centre to make room for filling (you can mash this back into the mushroom mixture). Spoon the hot mushroom filling into the hollows. Optional: top with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or feta.
- Return to the oven for 5–10 minutes just to warm through. Serve garnished with fresh thyme or parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 1248mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 19951IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
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