SAGE,SAUSAGE AND SPINACH STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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If you love sage, you'll love this one! Can't remember where this came from, probably Southern Living. Makes a tasty main dish or use as a side to grill chicken or pork. Leave out the sausage and sub vegetable broth for a vegetarian meal. Enjoy! Cooking time includes roasting the squash.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
3 sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/8 cup dry white wine or 1/8 cup chicken broth
3 cups Baby Spinach, stems trimmed
1/8 cup dried sage, crushed
olive oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Slice squash in half horizontally, scoop out seeds.
  • Cut a thin slice offbottoms to allow each to remain upright.
  • Drizzle with some olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place flesh side down for on well oiled baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes.
  • Turn flesh side up and roast another 20-30 minutes until fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in heavy skillet and saute sausage over medium heat, breaking into chunks and cook until browned about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add sage, onion, garlic; saute another 2-3 minutes to release herb and garlic flavors.
  • Pour in white wine; stir bits from bottom of skillet, and simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated.
  • Add spinach and wilt 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain liquid from spinach. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in bread crumbs.
  • Divide stuffing among squash halves, mounding, if needed.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Place under preheated broiler for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • To serve: Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.9, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 1686.8, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 32.1

Ian Joseph
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use all fresh ingredients.


Caleb Beauchene
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This was a great way to use up leftover sausage and spinach. It's a delicious and easy meal.


Nerijus Karosas
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Viviane Papas
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I love that it's low in carbs.


Maya Alenezi
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Md Kabir
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Diya Pandey
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've used different types of sausage and spinach, and it always turns out great.


Shadi Shadi
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This was a great recipe! I made a few changes, like using ground turkey instead of sausage, and it turned out great.


Loretta Baker
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's a really impressive dish.


Elizabeth Muturi
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use all fresh ingredients.


Andjela leotina Bicaj
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage and spinach.


Maria Lena
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This stuffed acorn squash was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sage sausage, spinach, and squash were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the crispy sage leaves on top.