Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash
Description
All the flavors of fall are packed into this easy turkey sausage-stuffed delicata squash dotted with dried cherries and herbs.
Ingredients
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1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 Italian turkey sausages (such as Jennie-O®), casings removed
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1/4 cup finely chopped celery
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage
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1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 cup cooked wild rice
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2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried cherries
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
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Brush cut sides of squash with 2 teaspoons oil. Place cut-sides down on the baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage. Saute, breaking up into small crumbles, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add celery, onion, garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme. Continue cooking until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cherries, and parsley until mixture is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Turn squash halves over so they are cut-side up. Fill with the sausage mixture and top with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.