Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash (about 2 pounds total)
  • 2 T ghee (although I use olive oil or regular butter)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage (I probably use a bit more than this)
  • 2 c raw cashews
  • 2 c vegetable stock or water
  • 2 t salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c coarse dried bread crumbs (optional, I never add them)
  • 1/4 c chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 and lightly oil a 8 X 12 casserole dish
  • Cut each squash into quarters and seed
  • Steam in large saucepan until fork tender and let cool
  • Peel and discard skins and cut into 1-2 inch cubes
  • Transfer to casserole dish and set aside
  • Heat oil, ghee, or butter and saute onions until soft
  • Sprinkle sage and stir to coat
  • While onion is cooking, combine cashews and stock in food processor until smooth and creamy
  • Season with salt and pepper and pour over onions
  • Combine over heat until flavors blended and sauce begins to thicken a bit
  • Pour over squash
  • Cover and bake for 20-30 minutes (I usually don