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Christmas Roast


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delicious roasted butternut squash filled with a flavorful mixture of quinoa, lentils, and seasonal vegetables, perfect for festive gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for roasting
  • Vegan gravy for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the butternut squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and roast it in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until transparent.
  4. Add carrots and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, lentils, sautéed vegetables, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  6. Once the squash is roasted, fill it with the quinoa-lentil mixture.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with vegan gravy if desired.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different filling ingredients to suit your taste, such as adding red bell peppers or spinach.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Christmas, roast, butternut squash, quinoa, lentils, vegan recipe, holiday meal