Roasted Winter Squash With Quinoa And Sausage

Name: Roasted Winter Squash With Quinoa And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Winter Squash, Halved And Seeded; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or More To Taste; FOR THE STUFFING:; 8 ounces, weight Pork Sausage; 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced; 2 cups Quinoa, Cooked; 3 whole Gala Or Granny Smith Apples, Cored And Diced (peel On); 1 cup Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cups Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, (grated); 1/4 cups Orange Juice; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Sage; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

4 whole Winter Squash, Halved And Seeded
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or More To Taste
FOR THE STUFFING:
8 ounces, weight Pork Sausage
1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced
2 cups Quinoa, Cooked
3 whole Gala Or Granny Smith Apples, Cored And Diced (peel On)
1 cup Bread Crumbs
1/2 cups Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, (grated)
1/4 cups Orange Juice
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Sage
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Brush the interior of squash with olive oil and sprinkle salt on top. Crank a few good cranks of black pepper on top as well. Flip upside down and cover with foil. Roast for 45 minutes or until fork tender.
2
For the stuffing, cook sausage in skillet. Reserve 1 tablespoon of sausage fat. Drain on paper towels and be sure to press more paper towels on top to soak up any residual fat. Cook diced onions in the reserved fat until translucent. Allow both sausage and onions to cool to room temperature.
3
Place cooled sausage and onions in a large mixing bowl with cooked quinoa and the rest of the stuffing ingredients. Mix just until combined. Scoop into the cavities of the cooked squash. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and cook in the 350u00b0F oven for 20 additional minutes.
4
Serve as an entree or a hearty side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Winter Squash, Halved And Seeded, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or More To Taste, and more.

Yes, Roasted Winter Squash With Quinoa And Sausage 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!