Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Under 10 ingredients yet super flavorful, this sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash is a great family dinner.
Servings 6
Calories 480kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided into 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp)
- 3 acorn squash, cut in half and seeds removed
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage (alternative: ground turkey)
- 1 cup dry instant brown rice, cooked according to package directions (alternative: quinoa)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds, and drizzle lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Place face down in a casserole dish. Bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes, or until fork tender.
- When squash has about 15 minutes remaining, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add celery, onion, apples, and sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned and the vegetables/fruits are tender (about 10-15 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook instant brown rice separately according to package directions.
- Mix celery/onion/apple/sausage mixture with cooked brown rice. Remove acorn squash from the oven and stuff each with filling. Season with salt and pepper to taste (though I find it typically doesn't need any). Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Dietary Notes:
Dairy-free and gluten-free as long as sausage is a "safe" brand.
Nutrition Analysis (approximate):
480 calories, 28 g fat (9 g sat fat), 577 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 14 g protein, Vitamin A: 18%; Calcium: 10%; Vitamin C: 49%; Iron: 15%
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal