Stuffed Butternut Squash

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds, or 2 small squash)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 package wild rice blend (6 ounces, with seasoning packet + broth or water for cooking)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 ribs celery (chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon ground sage
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 small granny smith apple (peeled and chopped)
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped pecans (divided)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided )
• ¼ cup butter (melted)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste )