Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 20 h
Total time: 1 d 6 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 small acorn squash; 2 teaspoons avocado oil; 1 pound Sicilian Chicken Sausage; 1 large leek; 2 garlic cloves; 4 cups kale; 1/3 cup pecans; 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup chicken broth

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Prep Time
10 hrs
Cook Time
20 hrs
Total Time
1 d 6 hrs
Servings
6 servings
Calories
299 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Francis Bryant

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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is an irresistible fall dish with kale, chopped leeks, and pecans for a complete healthy meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 small acorn squash
2 teaspoons avocado oil
1 pound Sicilian Chicken Sausage
1 large leek sliced
2 garlic cloves chopped
4 cups kale chopped
1/3 cup pecans chopped
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Clean acorn squash and cook using the same method as the Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Puree, except cook for 4 minutes.
In a large skillet add oil and heat over medium. Add sausage and break up into chunks while cooking for about 5 minutes. Remove cooked sausage from skillet and set aside. Add additional teaspoon of oil and add chopped leek until fragrant and soft. Add kale and garlic. Saute for a minute and then add 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Stir in sausage and remove from heat. Fold in pecans. Place cooked squash on a plate and fill with sausage mix. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Notes

Sicilian Chicken Sausage can be purchased at Trader Joe's or you can use any seasoned sausage of your choice.
Filling is enough for 8 servings. Serve on the side or enjoy in another meal.
Serve filling each squash or cut squash in half filling each piece.
Since first posting this recipe I have provided instructions on preparing acorn squash in an Instant pot. You will get similar results with the pumpkin method mentioned in the post.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 634mg (26%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	299kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	10g	59%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	634mg	26%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	2g	4%