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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 4 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 12 oz. chopped chicken sausage
  • 2 chopped dried pears
  • 2 chopped dried peaches
  • 1/3 cup tart dried cherries
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon harissa
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 8 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese
  • salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375. Spray a cookie sheet with non stick spray or brush with a little olive oil.
  • Cut squash vertically in half. Sprinkle insides with a little salt and pepper. Cut a thin slice from the bottom side so they will lie flat after we stuff them. Place face down on cookie sheet.
  • Bake in oven for 30 minutes, until flesh is fork tender.
  • Meanwhile let's make the filling.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet. Add onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes, until golden brown.
  • Add sausage, cumin, coriander, paprika and cinnamon. Stir fry for 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Add broth and dried fruit. Cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted. Add walnuts, salt and harissa. Stir to combine.
  • Divide evenly among squash halves.
  • Turn broiler on high.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese on top.
  • Broil for 5 minutes.
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