Author Notes
This melty, nut-studded vegetarian main is so delicious and hearty that the meat-eaters will want in, too. —Eve Fox
Test Kitchen Notes
This savory main dish was a hit with my omnivore family. As the lone vegetarian, I sometimes have a hard time finding recipes everyone will love. This simple recipe fits the bill nicely. Consistency of the squash was perfect. The mix of onion, cheeses and nuts made for a very satisfying filling. —kstewart22
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
olive oil or butter
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2
medium onions, finely chopped
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4
cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon
sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons
fresh sage, chopped
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1/3 cup
lightly toasted pine nuts, chopped
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1/3 cup
lightly toasted almonds, chopped
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1/2 cup
cooked short-grain brown rice or quinoa (I usually cook the rice in vegetable broth for added flavor)
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2
eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup
grated cheddar cheese
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2
delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in sage and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in nuts. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the rice, eggs, Parmesan, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir in the nut and onion mixture. Divide the stuffing among the squash halves, sprinkle with the rest of the cheddar cheese, and bake until tender when pierced with a fork and tops are browning, about 45 minutes.
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