Kamut® Stuffed Baked Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

1 C Organic Grains Whole Kamut®

1 Tbsp organic avocado oil

1/2 C onion, chopped

1/2 C celery, chopped

1/2 C carrots, chopped

1 Tbsp garlic, minced

3 C vegetable stock

1 Tsp fennel seed

2 Tbsp Italian herbs, minced

1 medium butternut squash

2-3 Tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds or dried cranberries

Balsamic vinegar to taste 

Instructions: 

1. In a half-gallon saucepan, combine the Kamut® 
   and avocado oil over medium heat and toast for 4-6 minutes, stirring often
2. Combine the chopped onion, celery and carrots to the saucepan and saute for about 3 minutes
3. Add the garlic, vegetable stock, fennel seeds, and herbs
4. Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes covered, over low heat
5. While the Kamut® 
   cooks, cut the squash in half and removed all the seeds
6. Place the squash in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high heat 6-8 minutes until tender
7. When Kamut® is cooked, drain off any extra juice
8. Season the squash with salt and pepper and spoon the Kamut® mixture into the cavity of the squash
9. Garnish with toasted seeds/cranberries, herbs and balsamic vinegar
10. Enjoy!