Autumn Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash

Autumn Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash Ingredients

• Butternut Squash

• 2 tbsp olive oil - divided

• Sea salt and black pepper

• 1 lb turkey sausage

• 1 yellow onion

• 2 tbsp garlic - minced

• 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves - minced (can be dried, fresh not required)

• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves - minced (can be dried, fresh not required)

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves - minced (can be dried, fresh not required)

• 1 cup kale

• 1 medium honey crisp or pink lady apple - chopped

• 1/2 cup pecans - chopped

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper

• Cut butternut squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and then drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper

• Place butternut squash face down on the baking sheet and roast for 35 minutes

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add remaining olive oil

• Crumble the sausage into the skillet and cook until 3/4 of the way cooked, then add onion and garlic while stiring in for 2 minutes

• Add in herbs and continue to cook for another minute

• Add the kale, pecans, applies, and cranberries then cook for 3 minutes

• Once the squash is done, use a spoon to remove some squash to make room for the mixtures, you can utilize the extra squash for another meal!

• Spoon the mixture into the squash

• Enjoy!