Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme

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Acorn squash is partially cooked in the microwave, then filled with turkey sausage, broccoli, cheese, rice, and apples.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix

  • 1 pound turkey breakfast sausage

  • 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded

  • ½ cup chopped apple

  • 2 teaspoons crushed coriander seed

  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.

  2. Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.

  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.

  5. Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

532 Calories
27g Fat
43g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1408mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 203mg 16%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 657mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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