ACORN SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE

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I usually see sweet recipes for acorn squash. I like this one because it uses the squash as a main dish. This is warm and filling, perfect for an autumn day. This recipe came from Colorado Collage.

Provided by Sisty Gin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 slice Italian bread, cubed (about 1 oz)
black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly ground,divided

Steps:

  • Put squash halves, cut side down, in microwave-safe dish.
  • Add 1/4 inch water.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork.
  • (Or bake in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes.) In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and mushrooms.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and garlic.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Discard drippings.
  • In same skillet, brown and crumble sausage over medium-high heat.
  • Drain.
  • Add onion mixture and bread cubes.
  • Season with pepper to taste.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove squash from microwave, carefully removing plastic wrap.
  • Turn squash cut sides up.
  • Spoon 1/4 of sausage mixture into each squash half.
  • Top with parmesan.
  • Serve immediately.

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