Acorn Squash with Kale and Sausage

Name: Acorn Squash with Kale and Sausage
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 mediums acorn squash, halved down the middle, seeds removed; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 227 grams hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 946 milliliters tightly packed torn kale; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved and sliced; 79 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 Tbsps panko breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsps grated fresh Parmesan; 59 milliliters chopped walnuts

Acorn Squash with Kale and Sausage might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 332 calories, 17g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, pepper, turkey sausage, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°.

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Cut a thin slice off round side of each squash half to create a stable base.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper; coat with cooking spray.

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Place squash flesh side down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil; bake until golden and tender, 30 minutes.

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Remove from oven; flip squash and set aside.

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Heat broiler. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil.

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Add sausage; cook, breaking into coarse pieces, until brown,6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. To same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and leek; cook until leek is soft, 3 minutes.

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Add garlic; cook, 30 seconds.

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Add kale and toss; add broth. Cover and cook until kale is tender, 5 minutes; stir in sausage. Divide kale-sausage filling among squash. In a bowl, combine walnuts, Parmesan and panko; sprinkle evenly over squash bowls and coat with cooking spray. Broil until panko is golden, 2 minutes.

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