Stuffed Honey Nut Squash
Have you ever tried honey nut squash? It's my favorite of all the squashes and this Stuffed Honey Nut Squash is filled with the best fall flavors! Apples, cranberries, pecans, sausage and "buttery" cinnamon ghee! Find yourself some of these little beauties and thank me later!
30 minutes
1 hour
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 588 |
| Fat: | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 16 g |
| Protein: | 33 g |
| Cholesterol: | 79 g |
| Sodium: | 1088 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 3 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 whole3 whole3 whole Honey Nut Squash, cut in half lengthwise & seeded
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Mild Italian Sausage
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Onion, diced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Pink Lady Apple, cored and diced
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Pecans, raw, chopped
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup dried, unsweetened Cranberries
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp dried Sage
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling over squash
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Ghee, melted
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ground Cinnamon, whisk into melted ghee
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper
- Put squash on pan & drizzle oil on & rub all over both sides
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper
- Roast open side down for 1 hour, flipping halfway through
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet
- Add onion & sausage & cook till sausage is browning
- Add sage & garlic, stirring one minute
- Add apples, pecans & cranberries stirring till apples soften a bit
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Remove squash from oven & mash up centers
- Stuff with sausage mixture
- Drizzle with warm cinnamon ghee
- Enjoy this recipe by Penny's Primal!
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