1tbspolive oil + have a little extra oil for greasing the baking sheet
handful fresh parsley or fresh cilantro
Vegan parmesan
1/2cupraw cashews
1/2cupraw almondsblanched
1/3cupnutritional yeast
1tspsalt
1/3tspgarlic powder
Instructions
Stuffed squash:
Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the middle position.
Slice the squashes in half from stem to root and scoop out the seeds and fibres.
Place the squash halves cut-side-down on a lightly greased baking dish or cast iron pan. Roast for 30 - 40 minutes or until soft and tender when poked with a fork. Be sure to check occasionally.
While squash is roasting prepare filling: In a large non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add cumin and turmeric, toast until fragrant, roughly 1.5 minutes.
Add onion, sauté until tender about 2 minutes.
Add okra and sauté for another 5 minutes, set aside.
In the same frying pan over medium heat, add lentils, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, salt and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently until all liquid is absorbed then remove from heat.
Remove roasted squash from the oven and flip onto a plate with the cut-side-up. Divided in 4 equal portions for each half of squash, ladle in lentils and top with spiced okras.
Top with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Vegan parmesan (optional):
Add all ingredients (cashews, almonds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder and salt) in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Sprinkle onto squash halves as desired.
Notes
Vegan parmesan is optional and can be replaced by ordinary parmesan for non-vegans.