BUTTERNUT SQUASH VEGDUCKEN

[nverland]

BUTTERNUT SQUASH VEGDUCKEN
YIELD6 servings ACTIVE TIME1 hour, 15 minutes TOTAL TIME3 hours, 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pecans
1 (7 1/2"-long) zucchini
1 (9 1/2"-long) globe eggplant
1 (11 1/2"-long) butternut squash
2 scallions
2 garlic cloves, divided
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, trimmed, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
9 sprigs thyme, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fine plain breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley, divided
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons mint, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Special equipment:
Kitchen twine

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