Sausage and Kale Stuffed Koginut Squash
This Sausage and Kale Stuffed Koginut Squash features sweet roasted squash filled to the brim with savory sausage and fresh veggies. Topped with tart cranberries, this stuffed squash recipe is a feast for your eyes and makes a delicious addition to your holiday table.
Prep Time12 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time42 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sausage Kale Stuffed Koginut Squash, Sausage Stuffed Squash, squash stuffed with sausage, stuffed squash recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine
- 2 koginut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch sea salt
sausage kale stuffing
- 1 lb sausages casing removed
- 1 shallot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped small
- 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms chopped small
- 2 cups kale chopped really small
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos sub for soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries garnishing
Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees.
You will need cut a flat slice off the top of the koginut squash so it lays flat on baking sheet. Make sure to remove the stem as well. Next slice the koginut squash exactly in half, so you have two halves for the recipe. Since you are using two koginut squashes you should have four halves.
Remove the seeds and flash from the squash. Place squash on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Be sure to grease the tops, sides and the cavity of the squash. Turn squash opening upside down and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Work on the sausage stuffing while the squash is roasting!
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Toss in shallots and garlic. Sauté until soften and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
Add bell pepper and mushroom. Sauté, stirring often until veggies start to soften (about 5 minutes).
Next add the sausage. Remove sausage from casing and crumble it with your hands before adding it to the skillet. Don't stress over it you can always break it apart while cooking it.
Stir in coconut aminos, broth and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
Season with salt, pepper and fennel seeds. Turn heat down to medium-low and allow sausage to cook fully (about 8-10 minutes).
Add the finely chopped kale and stir and cover the skillet. At this point you can turn off the heat. The small bites of kale will cook quickly from the steam.
When ready to serve, scoop a generous amount of sausage kale stuffing on to the koginut squash. Top with dried cranberries and serve.
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2181IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg