Healthy Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe
created by
Darby G. Apr. 19, 2025
“Tuesday: Butternut squash stuffed with pork sausage /cranberry stuffing. 422 calories. ( see dinner)”
Coach Erin
“Youre halfway to your weekly target of incorporating lean cuts of meat into your meals. Your butternut squash stuffed with pork sausage and cranberry stuffing sounds delicious and creative. I hope you continue coming up with such innovative ways to add healthy foods to your meals. Keep enjoying these nutritious dinners! Good job Darby!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Drizzle the butternut squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
3.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the pork sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
4.
Add the diced onion, celery, and thyme to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened (about 5 minutes).
5.
Stir in the chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and pecans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6.
Once the butternut squash is done roasting, carefully flip them cut-side up. Fill each half with the sausage and vegetable mixture.
7.
Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
Ingredients
1.
2 medium butternut squashes, halved and seeds removed
2.
1 pound lean pork sausage (or turkey sausage for a lighter option)
3.
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4.
1 cup celery, diced
5.
1 medium onion, diced
6.
1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
7.
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
8.
1 teaspoon olive oil
9.
Salt and pepper to taste
10.
1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
12
saturates
3
carbohydrates
40
fibers
8
sugar
6
addedSugar
0
protein
25
Healthy Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe
My Rating
Darby G.Author
"Tuesday: Butternut squash stuffed with pork sausage /cranberry stuffing. 422 calories. ( see dinner)"
Coach Erin
"Youre halfway to your weekly target of incorporating lean cuts of meat into your meals. Your butternut squash stuffed with pork sausage and cranberry stuffing sounds delicious and creative. I hope you continue coming up with such innovative ways to add healthy foods to your meals. Keep enjoying these nutritious dinners! Good job Darby!"