Kale and Sausage Multigrain Stuffed Acorn Squash
Impress your family or dinner guests with this beautiful and delicious Kale and Sausage Multigrain Stuffed Acorn Squash dish, made with Minute® Instant Rice & Quinoa.
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash, cut in half, seeded
- 1 bag Minute® Rice & Quinoa
- ½ lb Italian sausage links, casings removed, crumbled
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
- 3 cups kale, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup dried cherries, chopped
- ½ tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- ½ tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Instructions
This colorful and delicious Kale and Sausage Multigrain Stuffed Acorn Squash dish is a family-friendly dinner you’ll be happy to serve any night of the week. You can also make it for your next dinner party and impress your guests!
Step 1
Prepare rice and quinoa according to package directions.
Step 2
Place the acorn squash halves sliced side down in a microwave safe bowl with 2 tbsp of water. Place in a microwave for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Brown sausage for 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Add celery, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Step 5
Add kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until kale is wilted.
Step 6
Remove pan from heat and stir in dried cherries, rosemary, thyme, and rice, and quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Preheat oven to 400°F. Scoop rice mixture into cooked squash halves. Sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese.
Step 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the topping begins to brown. Serve with extra filling.
Recipe Tip
Acorn Squash can also be cooked in the oven for extra flavor. Drizzle each squash half with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Place cut-side-down on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes, or until squash is tender.
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Quick and Easy Stuffed Squash
If you’re looking for a unique dish that will impress guests at your next dinner party, or something different for dinner with your family tonight, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you! Take a hint from your favorite recipe for stuffed peppers and try this recipe for Kale and Sausage Multigrain Stuffed Acorn Squash, made with Minute® Instant Rice & Quinoa. This dish is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious. On top of that, it covers all of the food groups!
Though this simple recipe takes just over an hour to make, most of that time consists of roasting the squash in the oven, so you can prepare the rest of the ingredients while that happens. With minimal effort, you’ll be able to enjoy this colorful and tasty dinner with your family and friends.
Filled with Flavor
This recipe is veggie-forward but, thanks to some sausage in the mix, its umami taste will leave you feeling satisfied and wanting to make it again and again.
You’ll love the flavors of sweet, roasted acorn squash combined with multigrain rice and quinoa and flavorful Italian sausage. Kale, dried cherries, aromatic veggies, herbs and Parmesan also step in to boost the flavor and nutrients in this powerhouse dish. Get your grocery list ready, because this recipe is well worth every minute it takes to make.
Keep exploring simple but flavorful meal ideas made with Minute® Rice, like our Pork Medallions with an Apricot Glaze or a convenient Microwave Egg Fried Rice that is perfectly portioned for one!
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