I love this vegan butternut squash recipe! It’s simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a vegan entree recipe for company, this butternut squash recipe is a winner.

Since the kamut takes a few hours to make, I can set the table and prepare the rest of the meal while it’s cooking. If you’re pressed for time, you can also make this dish a day before. Just pop it in the oven to reheat before your guests arrive. Wait to garnish with the fresh herbs until it’s time to serve.  

The kamut gives a rich, nutty texture, and the porcini adds depth and creaminess. It’s a truly delicious dish! 

Since butternut squash is plentiful in the Fall, this vegan butternut squash recipe is one of my favorites for a vegan Thanksgiving potluck. Another favorite is this yummy Fall recipe for Stuffed Butternut Squash with Apples and Cranberries by Laura Theodore,  the Jazzy Vegetarian. 

Notes:

• If you’re following the Ornish diet or another oil-free diet, just omit the oil from this recipe and water-sautee instead.  
• Kamut is an ancient grain with a rich, nutty flavor.  If you can’t find it at a store near you, you can buy kamut online, or substitute spelt or wheat berries.

For more easy recipes, visit the entire Yummy Plants vegan recipe collection. Are you a beginner vegan? Visit the Start Here section or pick up a copy of It’s Easy to Start Eating Vegan. 

To learn more about packaged vegan foods you can find online or in most stores, visit the Food Reviews section.

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Kamut Berries with Porcini Mushrooms and Butternut Squash

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Shared by: Rebecca

Ingredients

• 2 cups kamut berries
• 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 2 pounds)
• 1 small onion
• 4 shallots
• ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms
• olive oil
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons of curry powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons of cumin
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

• Note: the kamut will take almost 2 hours to cook. You may want to prepare the kamut the night before and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the rest of the dish.
• Rinse the kamut berries under cold running water for several minutes. Place the kamut berries in a medium saucepan. Add 6 cups of water and the dried porcini mushroons. Salt the water generously. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer until tender. It will take about 2 hours until the kamut is tender. Add water as necessary throughout the cooking process. The porcini mushrooms will create a nice “gravy” in the pot. Make sure the kamut does not dry out.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare the squash. Lightly coat the the cubed squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 30 minutes.
• Coat a large saucepan with 4 tablespoons olive oil and heat over a medium flame. Once the oil is heated, add the chopped onions and shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.
• Add the mustard seeds, curry powder and cumin, stirring well, and continue cooking for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the vinegar. Stir well to deglaze, reduce the heat to low, and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add the cooked kamut berries and all the remaining porcini mushroom liquid. Stir well.
• Transfer the kamut berries and mushroom sauce to a large bowl. Add the butternut squash and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, garnish with the fresh parsley leaves. May be served hot or at room temperature.

Hope you enjoy this easy vegan recipe!

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