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Simanim Stuffed Butternut Squash

Simanim Stuffed Butternut Squash plated
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A festive twist on traditional Simanim, this stuffed butternut squash combines symbolic ingredients with rich flavors for a nourishing and meaningful dish perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup diced apples
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

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 cut sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender.
  5. While the squash roasts, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked black beans, rice, apples, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine and heat through for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Remove the squash from the oven and flip cut side up.
  9. Fill the squash cavities with the Simanim stuffing mixture and return to the oven for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For added richness, drizzle a bit of honey or agave syrup on top before serving to enhance the sweetness and balance the spices.

Find it online: https://milabites.com/simanim-stuffed-butternut-squash/