Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash. This easy-to-make dish combines the warmth of ground Italian sausage, the sweetness of chopped apples, and the vibrant greens of kale for a hearty meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Each golden squash half is filled with a savory filling that not only looks beautiful on your table but also delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re entertaining guests or preparing a family meal, this recipe guarantees satisfaction and delight.
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)
- ½ teaspoon fresh minced thyme
- 2 sage leaves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the acorn squashes lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash cut side down on the cookie sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey sausage over medium heat until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until softened. Add kale, garlic, celery, apple, and fresh herbs; cook for an additional 4–5 minutes.
- Remove baked squash from the oven, mix some flesh into the skillet with the cooked sausage, season to taste.
- Fill each squash half with the mixture and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and nuts; bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg