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Stuffed Butternut Squash Boats (Paleo, Whole 30)

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As the cooler weather creeps in I can help but be so excited for fall time! Delicious hearty meals, cute sweaters, and the best decorations! Since it is officially September now I couldn’t help but make one of my favorite fall dinners. These stuffed butternut squash boats are  Paleo, Whole30, AIP, and Low fodmap approved which is just gravy to me!

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium/large butternut squash
  • 1lb ground beef
  • 4 large carrots
  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 4 parsnips
  • 2 plantains
  • 2 handfuls of kale
  • 4tbsp coconut aminos (this is my favorite brand)
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: tomato sauce (omit for AIP)
stuffed butternut squash

Instructions:

  1. Cut butternut squash in half longways then remove seeds.
  2. Place squash upside down on baking sheet. Fill pan with generous amount of water. Bake for an hour on 375 degrees.
  3. While squash is baking, peel and dice carrots, parsnips, plantains, and sweet potatoes.
  4. Sauté veggies in olive oil until cooked through and lightly brown.
  5. Add coconut aminos.
  6. Add kale for the last couple of minutes until wilted.
  7. In large bowl add all veggies and scrap butternut squash into bowl. Mix well.
  8. Enjoy your stuffed butternut squash boats!

Alternatives: Adding tomato sauce is a great alternative if you are not following the AIP diet. I take my portion out then add tomato sauce and the family really loves it. And of course my husband adds cheese 🙂

Diet: AIP, Whole30, Low FODMAP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Paleo

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