Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 acorn squash (medium to large)
1 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
1 cup dried cranberries (eyeball it)
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 oz) package sliced mushrooms
6 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 1/2 oz) package cornbread , cooked according to directions and crumbled
grated cheese (i used knight's vail, but mozzarella or other mild cheeses would work)
salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400.
Cut the stem off the acorn squash so they stand up straight. Cut the squash in half and place cut side down on oiled baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes while the stuffing cooks.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until tender.
Add sausage to vegetables and cook through. Season to taste.
Add vegetables and sausage to crumbled cornbread. Mix in the dried cranberries.
Stuff each squash half with the stuffing mixture and top with cheese. Cover with foil and continue baking for about 30-40 minutes or until squash are tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	266.99 Kcal (1118 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.73g	10%
Cholesterol	59.38mg	20%
Sodium	483.31mg	20%
Potassium	778.43mg	17%
Total Carbs	36.59g	12%
Sugars	15.47g	62%
Dietary Fiber	4.86g	19%
Protein	16.51g	33%
Vitamin C	38.7mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	10.9mg	61%
Calcium	77.3mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.15 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.3g	10%
Cholesterol	20.27mg	20%
Sodium	165.01mg	20%
Potassium	265.76mg	17%
Total Carbs	12.49g	12%
Sugars	5.28g	62%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	19%
Protein	5.64g	33%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.7mg	61%
Calcium	26.4mg	8%

* 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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