Turkey Sausage and Kale Stuffed Squash

9 steps

Prep:20minCook:1h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories307.7 kcal (15%)

Total Fat16.6 g (24%)

Carbs27.5 g (11%)

Sugars1.8 g (2%)

Protein14.8 g (30%)

Sodium602.9 mg (30%)

Fiber4.5 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2acorn squash

or other winter squash, it even works with spaghetti squash

½ cupitalian breadcrumbs

3 Tbspolive oil

2 cupskale

chopped, spinach works too, but double the amount if so

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tspcrushed red pepper

optional

8 ozturkey sausage

you can use sweet Italian, sage, hot, whatever you like, it’s always good

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 2

2. Slice squashes in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds.

Step 3

3. Rub squash halves with 2 Tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until just tender.

Step 4

4. In a medium pan, drizzle olive oil. Add the turkey sausage and sauté until almost browned.

Step 5

5. Add garlic, stir. Add crushed red pepper if you’re using it. Add kale and sauté until just wilted, remove the pan from heat and set aside.

Step 6

6. When the squash is done, remove from oven and scoop out most of the flesh from the skins. Leave enough that the squash holds its shape.

Step 7

7. Mix the scooped out squash and the breadcrumbs into your sausage and kale mixture. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 8

8. Divide your filling evenly among the 4 squash shells, it will be a bit mounded on top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top browns a bit.

Step 9

9. Enjoy!