Sausage- and Pear-Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This main course dish is a real beauty! Acorn squash halves are roasted and deliciously filled with a savory sausage and pear saute. The natural sweet flavors from the pear and squash are perfectly coupled with the warm taste of sausage and sage. I've written the recipe for 2 people, but you could easily double or even triple the filling for more squash halves!

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on September 28, 2021

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 serving olive oil cooking spray
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ pound sage-flavored ground breakfast sausage
½ onion, diced
½ cup thinly sliced cabbage
½ cup matchstick-cut carrots
1 pear - peeled, cored, and diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
Rub or brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on the flesh of each acorn squash half. Season with salt and pepper. Place squash halves onto the prepared baking pan, cut-side down.
Roast in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cabbage, and carrots. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced pear and cook until softened but still crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Remove acorn squash from oven and turn over using tongs. Stuff with sausage-pear mixture. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

527	Calories
32g	Fat
47g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 527
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 1123mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 19g	37%
Vitamin C 45mg	50%
Calcium 141mg	11%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1428mg	30%

* 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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