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Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash is for Dinner.

Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash takes several minutes to prepare.

Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash takes several minutes to cook.

Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash are:

4 small acorn squash
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground Italian turkey sausage
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 cup fresh sage leaves (thinly sliced), or 1T ground
1/2 c fresh parsley or 1/4 dried parsley flakes
Grated Parmesan (for serving)

Here is how you make Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash:

1-Cut the squash in half; scoop out and discard the insides. Season the cut sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and arrange four of the squash halves cut side down on a flat microwave-safe plate or baking dish. Microwave on high until tender, 8-10 minutes, then transfer the cooked squash to a baking sheet and repeat with remaining squash.2- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Ass the onion, season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes.3- Add the turkey sausage and cranberries and cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until cooked through and beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in sage and parsley and cook for 1 minute. 4- Divide the sausage mixture among the squash halves, sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired, and serve warm.Serving Size: 8 servings (1/2 stuffed acorn squash per serving)Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROSEMARY612.

The nutritional information for Turkey Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 255.2

• Total Fat: 9.0 g
• Cholesterol: 47.5 mg
• Sodium: 50.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 15.4 g