Stuffed Kabocha Squash

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350º F.

Step 2

Cut the top off a kabocha squash and remove the seeds. Brush with one tablespoon olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. (Bake the lid stem side up too!)

Step 3

In a pan, heat the last tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the corn, tomatoes, black beans and seasoning. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the squash from the oven.

Step 6

Stuff the corn mixture into the squash. Top with the cheese or cheese substitute. Put the lid onto the squash and bake for another 20 minutes.

Step 7

Serve hot.