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Mediterranean Lentil Stuffed Delicata Squash

Stuffed delicata squash is flavored with bold Mediterranean flavors of cumin lentils, creamy yogurt feta sauce and sweet pomegranate seeds.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: lentil stuffed squash, stuffed delicata squash
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil seperated
  • 1 delicata squash cut in half vertically and seeds removed
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon sumac
  • teaspoon cayenne
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dried black lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable stock low sodium, preferred
  • ¼ cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over squash. Roast delicata squash for 20 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized.
  • While squash is cooking, prepare the lentils. In a large skillet, saute chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and spices (cumin, coriander, sumac and cayenne) and saute for 1 minute until garlic softens and spices are mixed with the oil.
  • Rinse black lentils and remove any bad ones. Add lentils to skillet with 3 cups of stock. Bring to a boil then down to a simmer. Place a lid on the skillet and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk the yogurt and feta together until creamy. You can do this in a food processor or blender or in a bowl. Set aside.
  • To serve, Spoon lentils into the cavity of the squash and top with spicy zhoug and drizzle of yogurt-feta sauce. Top with pomegranate seeds, drizzle of olive oil and lemon wedges.

Notes

You will have lentils leftover, which are perfect for a side dish or just roast more delicata squash

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1996IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 5mg