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Smoked Ham & Lentil Stuffed Squash

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total time: 1 Hours 15 Minutes

Servings: 4

These hearty stuffed squash make a delicious, beautiful side dish for the big feast, and are substantial enough to be the main event for a smaller meal any time of the year.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30mL) canola oil

    2 medium acorn squash, halved (seeds and membrane removed)

    2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar

    3/4 cup (190 mL) onion, finely diced

    ½ cup (125 mL) smoked ham, diced

    1 cup (250 mL) mushrooms, sliced

    2 cups (500 mL) red swiss chard, chopped

    1 tsp (5 mL) fresh sage or rosemary, chopped

    1 cup (250 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed

    1 tsp (5 mL) cider vinegar

    salt and ground black pepper, to taste


Directions

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 375°F.
  2. CUT the squashes in half and scrape out the seeds. Cut a small slice off the rounded side of each half so they sit upright. Evenly brush the cut and cleaned side with 1 Tbsp of oil. Sprinkle with brown sugar and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. PLACE the halves cut side up on a tray lined with parchment paper and roast for approximately 45 minutes, until golden. The flesh should be tender when poked with a fork.
  4. WHILE the squash is roasting, heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté the ham and onions until golden.
  5. ADD the mushrooms and swiss chard and sauté for another 5-8 minutes or until golden.
  6. ADD the lentils and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  7. EVENLY distribute the prepared sautéed mixture between the roasted squash halves and bake for 10 minutes.
  8. SERVE immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: ½ stuffed squash
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 9 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates 38 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 9 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Sodium 970 mg
  • Potassium 1102 mg
  • Folate 137 mcg