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Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash

Tender roasted acorn squash halves filled with a cozy, savory stuffing of halal turkey sausage, aromatics, apple, herbs, grains, cranberries, and nuts. A beautiful fall dinner or hearty holiday side—naturally gluten-free and easy to meal-prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lb halal turkey sausage (or chicken sausage), casings removed
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup halal-certified Parmesan-style cheese, grated (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Brush cut sides of the acorn squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Place squash cut-side down on the sheet and roast 30–35 minutes until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  • Add onion, celery, apple, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Stir in sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Fold in the cooked quinoa or rice, dried cranberries, and nuts. Cook 2–3 minutes to warm through; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove squash from the oven, flip cut-side up, and divide the stuffing among the squash halves, mounding slightly. Top with halal-certified Parmesan-style cheese if using.
  • Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes until heated through and the tops are lightly browned. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1half squashCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
Keyword fall dinner, Gluten-free, Holiday Side, Meal Prep, stuffed acorn squash
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