Delicata Squash Shepherds Pie. Be the first to review this recipe. Take your menu to the next level with Delicata squash. Delicata squash is easy to prepare thanks to its skin being very edible.

I recently discovered delicata squash and I cannot believe this squash has been missing from my life. I always thought it looked funny and figured that it was just like any other squash (i.e. hard to cut and. I hope you enjoy this Delicata Squash demo! You can have Delicata Squash Shepherds Pie using 13 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Delicata Squash Shepherds Pie

You need 4 of small delicata Squash, cleaned and cut in cubes.
Prepare 2 of cups, water.
It's 1 cup of cooked mashed potatoes.
Prepare 1 of vegan chicken bouillon cube.
It's 2 cups of cooked red lentils (or any lentil of your choice).
You need 1 1/2 cup of each of chopped celery, onions and carrots.
You need 1 can of tomato sauce, 8oz.
Prepare 1 cup of thinly sliced green chard.
Prepare 1-2 tbsp of Badia Mediterranean Blend.
It's 3 of crushed garlic cloves or 1tbsp of ajo.
You need 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil.
It's 1 tsp of liquid smoke.
Prepare to taste of Salt/pepper.

Delicata squash has a flavor like sweet potatoes and macadamia nuts, buttery and rich. As the pie bakes, it takes on a deep caramel color, rich and creamy, with brown sugar notes that make merry with warm spices. The salty-sweet oat crust is foolproof, and naturally gluten-free to boat. Try these delicata squash recipes—from cassoulets to salads and more—and use your favorite as a holiday side dish!

Delicata Squash Shepherds Pie step by step

Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Let it get slightly hot, then add onions, celery and carrots. Stir and cook for about 10-11 minutes or until the onions are slightly translucent. Add the green chard and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Add the lentils, liquid smoke, mediterranean seasoning and tomato sauce to the veggies. Add another tbsp of coconut oil to keep the food from sticking to the pan. Cook for another 7-9 minutes. Set aside.
Clean and cube the squash. In small pot, put in the squash, water and bouillon then cook for approx. 20-30 minutes on medium heat. Check the squash with a fork. If it's soft enough to go thru the fork then it's ready. When it's ready pour half of the liquid out of the pot. Add the cooked mashed potatoes to the squash then start to mash the ingredients together. When it becomes a smooth mixture, stir until fully blended..
Take a 8"or 9" casserole dish and add the veggie mix to the dish. Evenly spread the mix throughout the dish. Take squash/potatoe mashed mix and put on top evenly coating the dish. Set oven to broil. Broil the dish for 10-15 minutes or until the top is nicely browned. Bon Appetite!.

Allow us to introduce you to your soon-to-be most used ingredient: delicata squash. If you two haven't formally met, then all of your favorite dishes have truly been missing out. Delicata squash is a winter squash that doesn't get enough attention. Its small size makes it much easier to handle than other squashes and it cooks Yes! Delicata's skin is edible and is absolutely delicious.