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Simanim Stuffed Butternut Squash

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A delicious and symbolic dish featuring roasted butternut squash stuffed with a medley of simanim-inspired ingredients, perfect for celebrating tradition with a flavorful twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup diced apples
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Brush the flesh with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes or until tender.
  5. While the squash is roasting, in a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, parsley, apples, golden raisins, cinnamon, coriander, and the remaining olive oil. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove the squash from the oven and carefully flip them over.
  7. Spoon the quinoa mixture evenly into each squash half.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to warm the filling.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle a little honey over the stuffed squash before serving or add toasted pine nuts for crunch.

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