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Stuffed Butternut Squash

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and hearty dish featuring roasted butternut squash filled with a savory sausage and apple mixture, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Fruits

  • 1 large butternut squash (halved and seeds removed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 pound ground spicy italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the squash cut side down for 30-35 minutes until tender.
  • Cook onion in 2 tbsp olive oil until translucent. Add sausage, cook until browned. Stir in garlic, oregano, allspice.
  • Add spinach, apples, chicken stock; cook 2-3 minutes. Mix in cranberries, pecans, parmesan.
  • Flip squash, scoop out flesh leaving ½” border. Fill with sausage mixture.
  • Bake filled squash for 10-15 minutes until heated through and golden. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional parmesan before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash