This Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sage, Mushrooms, and Cranberries is so simple to make. Plus it’s hearty and healthy with under 300 calories per serving!
Author:Tastefulventure
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:35 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Yield:2-4 1x
Category:Dinner
Cuisine:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 large Acorn Squash
1 Tbs EVOO
1/4 tsp ground Sea Salt
1/4 tsp ground Black Pepper
For the stuffing;
2–4 Tbs EVOO
1/2cup chopped Sweet Onion
1 large clove minced Garlic, about 1 Tbs
8oz package of small Mushrooms quartered
25 fresh Sage Leaves coarsely chopped, about 2 heaping Tbs
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp ground Sea Salt
1/4 tsp ground Black Pepper
1/4cup dried Cranberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Wash and trim the ends off of the Acorn Squash.
Stand Squash upright and cut in half length wise.
Scoop out seeds.
Place Squash on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Brush inside of Squash with 1 Tbs Olive Oil.
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp each of Salt and Pepper evenly over inside of Squash.
Turn Squash over so insides are facing down on the baking sheet.
Bake 25 minutes.
While Squash is cooking prepare stuffing.
Heat large skillet over med/high heat and add 2 Tbs EVOO, add more throughout cooking if it starts to get too dry.
Add Onion and sauté 1-2 minutes.
Add Garlic, Mushrooms, and Sage, sauté 5-7 minutes until Mushrooms are slightly soft.