Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash

All the flavors of fall are packed into this comforting meal. Serve one half per person as a main entree, or slice into wedges and serve as a side dish. Delicata squash are usually about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each. If you don't have any leftover rice, feel free to leave it out or replace with any cooked grain.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried sage
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery
• 1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 Italian turkey sausages (such as Jennie-O®), casings removed
• ¼ cup cooked wild rice (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

Step 2

Brush cut sides of squash with 2 teaspoons oil. Place cut-sides down on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage. Saute, breaking up into small crumbles, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add celery, onion, garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme. Continue cooking until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cherries, and parsley until mixture is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5

Turn squash halves over so they are cut-side up. Fill with the sausage mixture and top with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.