Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Heat the oven to 425°F. Halve 1 small butternut squash, about 2 pounds, lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Carefully score the solid flesh in a shallow crosshatch without cutting through the skin. Rub the cut surfaces with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt flakes. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

2. 2.

   Prepare the filling ingredients:

   • Strip the tough stems from 4 ounces kale and finely chop the leaves.
   • Finely dice 4 ounces yellow onion.
   • Mince 2 garlic cloves.
   • Chop enough fresh sage leaves to measure 1 tablespoon.
   • Roughly chop 1/3 cup walnuts.
3. 3.

   Roast the squash for 35–40 minutes, until a fork easily pierces the thickest flesh. Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa and kale filling.

4. 4.

   Rinse 1/2 cup dry Kroger® Quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. Place in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt flakes. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

5. 5.

   Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the prepared garlic and sage and stir for 30 seconds. Add the prepared kale, 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt flakes, and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook for 3–4 minutes, until tender.

6. 6.

   Fold the cooked quinoa and prepared walnuts into the kale mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, then remove from the heat.

7. 7.

   Turn the tender squash halves cut-side up. Scoop some flesh from the solid neck portion, leaving a roughly 1/2-inch border and the skin intact to create a longer cavity. Break the scooped flesh into small chunks and fold it into the quinoa filling. Mound the filling into both squash halves and bake for 5 minutes to heat through.

8. 8.

   Transfer one stuffed squash half to each plate, spooning any extra filling alongside.

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