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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Peel squash (or use Delicata squash, unpeeled), remove seeds, cut into cubes. Toss with about half of the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast until tender, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. While the squash is roasting, cook the grain with broth in a medium covered saucepan, until the grains are tender but still chewy, about 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1 Tablespoon water, Aleppo pepper, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in the minced shallots. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until needed. (At least a half hour in the fridge deepens the flavor, but it’s still good if you’re in a rush.)
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked squash, cooked grain, dressing, parsley, and cheese. Toss with the remaining olive oil. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Top with toasted pepitas at time of serving.

Note: you can buy pepitas already roasted, or buy raw ones and toast briefly in a hot, unoiled pan until they start to brown and “pop.”

Banner Image: 
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Grain: 
Spelt [1]
Ingredients: 

Butternut squash (about 2 pounds)

4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup uncooked spelt, farro or other chewy whole grain

2 ½ cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

1 Tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon sugar

1 large shallot, finely chopped

1 bunch parsley, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

6 ounces ricotta salata cheese or crumbled feta

⅓ cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Active time: 
50 minutes
Yield: 
6 servings
Nutrition: 
Calories: 390, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 350mg, Carbohydrate: 47g, Fiber: 8g, Protein: 12g
Author: 

An Oldways recipe and photo. Media: contact us [2] for permission to reprint and for a hi-res image.

Diet: 
Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet
Recipe tags: 
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Course: 
Side dishes
Dietary choice: 
Vegetarian
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Description: 

Enjoy this one-dish meal warm in the autumn, or chilled in summer. The toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) add a delightful crunch, so add them if at all possible.


Source URL: https://wholegrainscouncil.org/recipes/roasted-butternut-squash-spelt

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