How To Make Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- 1 lb sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the acorn squash halves cut-side down in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom of the dish. Bake for 25 minutes until slightly tender.
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In a skillet, cook the sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain any excess grease.
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Remove the acorn squash from the oven and flip them over. Fill each squash half with the cooked sausage mixture, dividing it evenly.
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Top each squash half with cooked quinoa, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley.
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Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the squash is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 81mg
- Sodium : 950mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 19g
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