Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Savor the comforting flavors of our Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash, a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant colors and hearty ingredients. This recipe combines tender acorn squash with a savory filling of ground turkey, fresh apple, and nutrient-packed kale, topped with tangy feta cheese for a satisfying finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also makes for excellent meal prep. With its inviting aroma and delicious taste, you’ll find this dish quickly becoming a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squash
- ½ pound ground turkey sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large onion (diced)
- 3 cups kale (cleaned and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- ½ large apple (chopped)
- Fresh herbs: thyme, sage, rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Topping: walnuts or pecans, crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds.
- Roast cut-side down for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey sausage until browned.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until softened; add kale, garlic, celery, and apple.
- Mix in scooped squash flesh for added flavor and moisture.
- Stuff each squash half generously with the filling.
- Bake stuffed squash for an additional 15 minutes; top with feta cheese and nuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed acorn squash half (250g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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