Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage for a Cozy Autumn Feast
A delicious autumn dish featuring roasted acorn squash stuffed with savory sausage mixture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 acorn squashes
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and remove the seeds.
- Place the squashes cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, then add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the quinoa, thyme, rosemary, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the roasted squashes with the sausage mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken instead of sausage for a lighter version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Stuffed Acorn Squash, Autumn Recipes, Cozy Recipes