Stuffed Squash With Einkorn Wheat Berries

Jovial Foods

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Indulge in a wildly delicious and nutritious side dish this holiday season. This recipe for stuffed squash features a flavorful filling of einkorn wheat berries, earthy mushrooms and fragrant herbs in roasted acorn squash. For a stress-free Thanksgiving, you can even prepare these squash a day ahead and refrigerate. Simply reheat in the oven when ready to serve! If you haven’t discovered wheat berries, this is a perfect introduction. Wheat berries are a nutritious grain that cooks like rice and has a sweet, nutty flavor. Each serving of Jovial einkorn (an ancient grain!) wheat berries contains 8 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and loads of B vitamins. This side dish can’t be beat in taste, presentation or nutritional value.

Einkorn Wheat Berries Stuffed Squash on Long, White Serving Plate on top of a White Wood Table Top Scattered With Fresh Herbs

Einkorn Wheat Berries Stuffed Squash on Long, White Serving Plate on top of a White Wood Table Top Scattered With Fresh Herbs
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Stuffed Squash With Einkorn Wheat Berries

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 333 kcal
Author Jovial Foods

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Brush cut sides of acorn squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. On prepped baking sheet, arrange squash cut-side down; roast about 20 minutes, until just tender.
  3. While squash roasts, in large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add mushrooms, coriander, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 6-8 minutes, until mushrooms soften and brown. Fold in einkorn wheat berries and toss to coat.
  5. To saucepan, add broth/stock and 1 cup of water and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer about 30-35 minutes, until wheat berries are tender but still firm to the tooth.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and currants, if using; taste and adjust salt and pepper..

  7. On sheet pan, turn squash cut-sides up and fill with stuffing. Set in oven to warm, 5-10 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts
Stuffed Squash With Einkorn Wheat Berries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 313mg13%
Potassium 986mg28%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1642IU33%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Featured Products

Jovial Organic Einkorn Wheat Berries
Jovial Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Frontier Co-Op Organic Coriander Seed - Ground