Vegan Baked Stuffed Squash

Ingredients

• 1 red onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 red pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cup vegan minced meat (we used Ikea)
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1/2 tbsp parsley
• oregano, thyme
• salt, pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 round squashes
• 2 tbsp vegan grated cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Prepare...: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing the bottom.

2. 2

   Finely chop 1 red onion, 1 carrot, 1...: Finely chop 1 red onion, 1 carrot, 1 red pepper, and mince 4 cloves of garlic.

3. 3

   Cut the top of the round squashes off,...: Cut the top of the round squashes off, then scoop out the inside. Lightly brush the squashes with olive oil. Finely chop the scooped-out flesh.

4. 4

   Heat a pan on medium heat, and add...: Heat a pan on medium heat, and add a drizzle of oil and the chopped vegetables. Season to taste with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook for a couple of minutes, until the vegetables soften and get slightly charred. Add chopped squash and cook until it softens. Then, add the vegan minced meat and cook for another couple of minutes until browned.

5. 5

   Add chopped parsley and the tomato sauce and...: Add chopped parsley and the tomato sauce and mix well to combine. Cook another minute or so, then remove from the heat and let cool down. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. 6

   Lightly season the squashes with salt and pepper,...: Lightly season the squashes with salt and pepper, then add the cooked vegetables and vegan minced meat filling.

7. 7

   Sprinkle vegan grated cheese on top and place...: Sprinkle vegan grated cheese on top and place the squashes into a baking dish. Place the tops of the squashes on top of the filling.

8. 8

   Pour about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water...: Pour about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water into the bottom of the baking dish and place the baking dish into the preheated oven.

9. 9

   Bake for about 45 minutes at 200°C /...: Bake for about 45 minutes at 200°C / 390°F. If your squashes are turning brown too soon, you can lower the heat or cover them with foil. The squashes are done when they soften, and you can easily insert a fork into one. I like to remove the tops for the last 10 minutes of baking to make sure the cheese melts and turns a bit crispy.

10. 10

    Serve hot from the oven as they are...: Serve hot from the oven as they are or with a side of bread, cooked rice, or potatoes.