Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme
Description
Acorn squash is partially cooked in the microwave, then filled with turkey sausage, broccoli, cheese, rice, and apples.
Ingredients
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1 (6 ounce) package broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix
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1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
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1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
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1/2 cup chopped apple
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2 teaspoons crushed coriander seed
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1
Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
2
Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
3
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
5
Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.