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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

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A cozy and flavorful dish where roasted acorn squash halves are filled with a savory sausage, vegetable, and rice mixture, then baked until perfectly warm and delicious.

Ingredients

  1. 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
  2. 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  3. 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
  4. 1 small onion, chopped
  5. 1 celery stalk, chopped
  6. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  8. 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  9. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  10. 1 tsp dried sage or 1 tbsp fresh sage, minced
  11. Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  1. Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles.
  3. Add onion and celery; cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cooked rice or quinoa, Parmesan cheese, and sage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove squash from the oven, turn cut side up, and fill each half generously with the sausage mixture.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until heated through. Serve hot.

Notes

  1. Swap Italian sausage for turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
  2. Add dried cranberries or chopped apples to the filling for a sweet-savory flavor.
  3. Use wild rice, farro, or couscous instead of white rice or quinoa.
  4. Make vegetarian by using plant-based sausage or replacing with mushrooms and lentils.
  5. Top with mozzarella or Gruyère before baking for extra cheesiness.

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