Stuffed Acorn Squash
Stuffed acorn squash is a versatile dish that highlights the sweet and nutty flavor of acorn squash, which becomes tender and deliciously edible when roasted or baked. It often features as both a canvas for a variety of fillings and an attractive serving vessel due to its unique acorn-like shape and deep green exterior.Typically, the acorn squash is halved and seeded before being filled with ingredients like grains, proteins, vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, and an array of spices and herbs. These fillings can cater to different dietary preferences, making it suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets, depending on the choice of stuffing.
Equipment
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash halved and seeds scooped out
- 1 pound ground additive free breakfast sausage
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries soaked
- 1 medium apple peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large roasting pan, place the squash cut side up.
- In a large bowl mix together the remaining ingredients (breakfast sausage through salt and pepper).
- Stuff the squash with the mixture and place in the oven to cook for 35-40 minutes, or until the stuffing is cooked through and the squash are tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve.