Sage,sausage and Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Sage,sausage and Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
228
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Slice squash in half horizontally, scoop out seeds.
  3. Cut a thin slice offbottoms to allow each to remain upright.
  4. Drizzle with some olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place flesh side down for on well oiled baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes.
  5. Turn flesh side up and roast another 20-30 minutes until fork tender.
  6. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in heavy skillet and saute sausage over medium heat, breaking into chunks and cook until browned about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Add sage, onion, garlic; saute another 2-3 minutes to release herb and garlic flavors.
  8. Pour in white wine; stir bits from bottom of skillet, and simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated.
  9. Add spinach and wilt 2-3 minutes.
  10. Drain liquid from spinach. Remove from heat.
  11. Stir in bread crumbs.
  12. Divide stuffing among squash halves, mounding, if needed.
  13. Top with cheese.
  14. Place under preheated broiler for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
  15. To serve: Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 227.98 Kcal (955 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.8g 9%
Cholesterol 18.9mg 6%
Sodium 445.86mg 19%
Potassium 1058.15mg 23%
Total Carbs 30.69g 10%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5.85g 23%
Protein 14.06g 28%
Vitamin C 33mg 55%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 139.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.51 Kcal (270 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.64g 9%
Cholesterol 5.35mg 6%
Sodium 126.16mg 19%
Potassium 299.42mg 23%
Total Carbs 8.68g 10%
Sugars 0.27g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 23%
Protein 3.98g 28%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 55%
Iron 1.1mg 22%
Calcium 39.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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