Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 1 medium acorn squash (cut in half and deseeded)
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 lb ground turkey sausage
• 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1/4 cup chopped apple
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
• Salt (to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cut the acorn squash lengthwise into two pieces. Scoop out the seeds and discard.

3. 3

   Place the squash skin side down on the baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes, or until the fresh is tender with a fork.

4. 4

   In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and heat on medium high heat. Add the ground turkey sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden utensil.

5. 5

   Remove the cooked ground turkey from the pan and set aside on a plate.

6. 6

   In the same plan, add the second tablespoon of olive oil and add the chopped kale, garlic and red onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions have softened.

7. 7

   Add the chopped apple pieces, dried cranberries and thyme. Cook for 1 minute more.

8. 8

   Turn off heat and stir in the cooked sausage.

9. 9

   Scoop the filling mixture evenly between the cooked acorn squash.

10. 10

    Place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.