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Balsamic Glazed Butternut Squash
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Balsamic Glazed Butternut Squash

This eye-appealing whole food, plant-based balsamic-glazed butternut squash is both filling and delicious!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Butternut Squash
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash

Filling

  • 3/4 cup hulled barley rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)

Balsamic Glaze

  • 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
  • Place rinsed barley in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir while cooking for 1 minute. Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 30 minutes. 
  • Slice butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lay face-up on a baking tray and cook for 45 minutes or until fork tender. 
  • Add celery, onion, mushroom and bell pepper to barley. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes. 
  • Thoroughly combine all balsamic glaze ingredients in a small bowl. 
  • Remove roasted squash from oven and generously add filling. Return to oven for 15 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven, generously drizzle with glaze and enjoy! 

Notes

Learn more about the flavor enhancer in this glaze: nutritional yeast
Looking for other butternut squash options? Southwest Butternut Squash Bowl, Squash & Lentil Curry, Turmeric Squash Soup, Roasted Balsamic Veggies