Stuffed Acorn Squash
A roasted acorn squash stuffed full of sweet apple sausage, ground turkey, apples, and veggies for a well-balanced, filling, fall meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Acorn Squash (480g)
- 1 Lb Ground Turkey (see note)
- 2.5 Ounces Sweet Chicken or Turkey Sausage (3 links or 70g)
- 1 Honeycrisp Apple (220g)
- 8 Ounces Crimini Mushrooms
- 1 Cup Sweet Onion, Diced (110g)
- 3 Cups Spinach
- 1/2 Cup Almond Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Sprig Rosemary
- 1/2 Tsp Sage
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/8 Tsp Pepper
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit and cover a baking sheet in foil.
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Cut the acorn squash in half and use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds. If you have trouble cutting the squash try microwaving it first for 1-2 minutes.
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Place the acorn squash on the baking sheet and sprinkle with about 1/8 tsp salt. Bake for 25 minutes.
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Prepare the rest of your ingredients by finely chopping the rosemary, dicing your onion and apple, and slicing the sausage links into small rounds.
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Heat two large pans on medium heat on the stove.
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On the first pan add ground turkey and diced sausage. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sage, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper and cook until turkey is slightly browned and cooked throughout. Then add broth, spinach, and almond cheese and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, on the second pan, add diced onion, apple, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt. After about 5 minutes on medium heat the mushrooms and onions should brown and the apples should be tender.
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Mix together the ingredients from both pans into one pan or a large mixing bowl and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Using a small serving spoon, fill each acorn squash half with the meat mixture. Top with additional almond cheese if desired and serve!
Notes
- I used 99% fat free turkey. This didn't seem to be too dry due to the use of sausage as well.
- For the almond cheese I highly recommend Trader Joe's Almond Mozzarella Style Shreds due to the macronutrients, taste, and meltability. You can also use a mild tasting soy or milk-based cheese.
- I used Trader Joe's Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, but any sweet chicken or turkey sausage should work well.
- Also note that one serving is 1/4 of the acorn squash, but you may consider buying an additional squash (two total) so each person has their own half.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 312
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 28g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 39g