Honeynut or Butternut Squash Stuffed With Herby Mushrooms

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Honeynut or Butternut Squash Stuffed With Herby Mushrooms

Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 honeynut squashes or 1 medium butternut squash,
  • cup dry red wine
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed with the side of a knife
  • 5 to 6 juniper berries crushed
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • For the stuffing
  • 1 Tbsp Greek olive oil
  • 4 scallions trimmed and chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • ½ pound 230 g mushrooms, stems removed and caps cleaned and sliced thin (reserve the stems for another use)
  • 1 tsp dried Greek oregano or thyme
  • 4 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Greek sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Trim the stem end off the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out and discard the seeds.
  • Whisk together the red wine, olive oil, garlic, juniper berries and pepper in a bowl and toss the squash halves or lamb chops in the mixture. Cover and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
  • About 20 minutes before cooking the squash, prepare the mushrooms: Heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the scallions and garlic until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms no longer exude liquid and the skillet is relatively dry. Season with salt, pepper, oregano or thyme and parsley. Let cool slightly.
  • Remove the squash from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade. For squash: Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • For the squash: Fill the squash cavities with several spoonfuls of the mushroom mixture. If using squash, brush the flesh with a little additional olive oil and season lightly with salt. Carefully bring the two halves together. Brush the outside with the remaining marinade and a little olive oil. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place in a baking pan. Roast for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Remove, open, and serve,

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