Turkish-Style Stuffed Butternut Squash
A flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the spices of Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●1 large butternut squash
- ●4-6 jade wrapped koftehomemade or store-bought
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1 tsp cumin
- ●1 tsp paprika
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- 3
Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
- 4
While the squash is roasting, heat some oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 5
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- 7
Add the cumin and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the kofte and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Remove the squash from the oven and fill each half with the kofte mixture.
- 10
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 11
Return the squash to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.