Stuffed Acorn Squash
Servings 4 people
Stuffed Acorn Squash is packed with flavor using ground turkey sausage, chopped apples, kale, and dried cranberries for a healthy side dish! Only 15 minutes of hands-on prep time is needed!
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash cut in half and deseeded
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- ½ lb ground turkey sausage
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped kale
- ¼ cup chopped apple
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
- Salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the acorn squash lengthwise into two pieces. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
- Place the squash skin side down on the baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes, or until the fresh is tender with a fork.
- In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and heat on medium high heat. Add the ground turkey sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden utensil.
- Remove the cooked ground turkey from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- In the same plan, add the second tablespoon of olive oil and add the chopped kale, garlic and red onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions have softened.
- Add the chopped apple pieces, dried cranberries and thyme. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Turn off heat and stir in the cooked sausage.
- Scoop the filling mixture evenly between the cooked acorn squash.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- How To Store: Store any leftover Stuffed Acorn Squash in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 4 to 5 days!
- What's The Best Way To Reheat Leftovers? I find that the best way to reheat Stuffed Acorn Squash is in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.
- What Can I Use Instead Of Ground Turkey Sausage In This Stuffed Squash Recipe? You can use almost any ground meat of your choice! Options can include plain ground turkey, ground beef, any ground sausage, or even ground chicken!
- How Many Servings Will I Get From One Acorn Squash? Depending on your serving sizes and the size of the acorn squash that you use this recipe should serve 4 people! If you'll be serving more people or prefer larger serving sizes you'll want to double the recipe or even triple it.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2140IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
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