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Easy Stuffed Acorn Squash

Savory Easy Stuffed Acorn Squash for Fall Comfort

Enjoy this Easy Stuffed Acorn Squash filled with turkey sausage, apple, and grains, perfect for autumn dining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 2 medium Acorn Squash sliced in half
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting and sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 pound Halal Turkey Sausage or substitute with chickpeas
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 medium Apple diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Sage or use thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or omit
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa or Rice or substitute with farro
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or omit
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup Halal-Certified Parmesan-style Cheese optional
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes until tender.
Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add halal turkey sausage. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in onion, celery, apple, and garlic; sauté for another 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Mix in sage, thyme, red pepper flakes, quinoa or rice, cranberries, and nuts. Cook for 2–3 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Assemble and Finish
  1. Remove the squash from the oven and spoon in the filling, mounding slightly. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
  2. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until heated through and tops are browned.
  3. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1halfCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep as it stores well and can easily be reheated.

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