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Baked Butternut Squash dovleac copt

Cheesy Baked Butternut Squash

Here's one of the easiest and most flavorful autumn recipes ever: cheesy baked butternut squash. Vegan, delicious, healthy and super easy to make!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 300 g tofu smoked, crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Optional - grated vegan cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the butternut squash in half length-wise and clean the seeds.
  • Brush with oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees C. If the edges are starting to burn, cover with aluminum foil.
  • In a bowl, mix the tofu crumbles with nutritional yeast and minced garlic.
  • Scoop the pulp out of the baked butternut squash and add it to the mix.
  • Mix well to combine, adjust the seasoning.
  • Add the mixture back into the butternut squash, spread some grated vegan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.