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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Need a new go-to winter dinner? This easy sausage stuffed acorn squash recipe is made with just 7 simple ingredients and can be on the table in under 15 minutes!
Course Gluten-Free
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot acorn squash, sausage stuffed acorn squash, stuffed acorn squash
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 246kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 4 sweet Italian sausage links casing removed
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 apple diced
  • 1 generous pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. 
  • Add the trivet to your instant pot and pour in 1 cup of water. Place the squash on the trivet. Lock the lid in place and turn the pressure valve to the sealing position. 
  • Cook under high pressure for 5 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. 
  • While the squash cooks, heat the oil in a skillet set over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, or until light golden brown. 
  • Stir in the sausage and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until sausage is cooked through. 
  • Add the spinach and apple. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the apple is soft.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the sausage mixture into each squash half. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1squash half | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 496mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g