Description
Savor the flavors of fall with this irresistible Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe, a delightful combination of sweet Italian sausage, fresh kale, and crisp apples. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish not only offers a nutritious meal but also boasts a vibrant presentation that will impress your guests. The tender acorn squash serves as a stunning vessel for a savory filling topped with crunchy nuts and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squash
- ½ pound ground Italian sausage
- 3 cups kale (chopped)
- ½ large onion (diced)
- ½ large apple (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds. Place cut-side down on the sheet and bake for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until softened, then add kale, garlic, celery, apple, and herbs. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Combine the sausage back into the vegetable mixture and season to taste.
- Fill each baked squash half with the sausage mixture and top with feta and nuts. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed acorn squash half (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg