1 medium butternut squash
2 cups fresh spinach (well-drained if using frozen)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 slices of bacon (diced; can substitute with turkey bacon or smoked tofu)
1 clove garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and halve the butternut squash lengthwise, scooping out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes until tender.
Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, around 5-7 minutes, then set aside, leaving drippings.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and spinach until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes. Return bacon to the skillet, stir in feta and oregano.
Once the squash is cooked, turn it over so the flesh faces up, and fill each half with the mixture, pressing down gently.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.