Quinoa, Kale and Bacon Stuffed Butternut Squash

INGREDIENTS

large butternut squash (mine was 5 pounds!)

1 tsp

olive oil

salt and pepper

3/4 lb

thick cut bacon, cut into ~1-inch pieces

2 cups

loosely packed kale, chopped small

2 cups

cooked red quinoa

freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 lb

extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

1 tsp

dried thyme

thinly sliced green onions (1-2) to garnish