Turkey Sausage & Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
4 small acorn squashsalt and pepper2 Tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped1 lb lean ground Italian turkey sausage1/2 c dried cranberries1/2 cup fresh sage leaves (thinly sliced), or 1T ground1/2 c fresh parsley or 1/4 dried parsley flakesGrated Parmesan (for serving)
Directions
1-Cut the squash in half; scoop out and discard the insides. Season the cut sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and arrange four of the squash halves cut side down on a flat microwave-safe plate or baking dish. Microwave on high until tender, 8-10 minutes, then transfer the cooked squash to a baking sheet and repeat with remaining squash.
2- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Ass the onion, season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes.
3- Add the turkey sausage and cranberries and cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until cooked through and beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in sage and parsley and cook for 1 minute.
4- Divide the sausage mixture among the squash halves, sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired, and serve warm.

Serving Size: 8 servings (1/2 stuffed acorn squash per serving)

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROSEMARY612.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 255.2
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.5 mg
  • Sodium: 50.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 15.4 g

Member Reviews
  • TMERWIN
    In step 2, how does one "ass the onion"? - 10/26/15