Acorn Squash Medley Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 garlic cloves; 4 red peppers; 2 carrots; 1 cup spinach; 8 ounces mushrooms; 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 2 sausage links (turkey -- sweet Italian); 1 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 acorn squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 garlic cloves
4 red peppers
2 carrots
1 cup spinach
8 ounces mushrooms
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 sausage links (turkey -- sweet Italian)
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Halve both acorn squash and remove and discard seeds. Place upside down on microwaveable dish and cook on high for 8-10 minutes until softened. Scoop out squash leaving approximately 1/4 inch on shells to retain their shapes. Set aside. Cook sausages, cool and cut into 1/2 inch size bites. Saute thinly sliced garlic, shredded carrots and chopped peppers in olive oil for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach, mushrooms and seasonings and cook 3-4 minutes more. Remove from heat, combine with cooked rice, sausage and squash. Fill each half of the acorn shells with equal amounts of the filling. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Cool five minutes before serving. Enjoy.

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 acorn squash, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 garlic cloves, 4 red peppers, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Medley falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash Medley

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