Vegetarian Barley Stuffed Squash Recipe

Ingredients (9)

• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup butter, olive oil or vegan margarine (divided)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 2 medium acorn squash (halved and with seeds removed)
• salt (to taste)