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Quinoa and Chicken Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash {Gluten Free}

Ingredients

Acorn Squash

  • 2 small acorn squash 2-3 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Filling

  • 1 12 ounce package gluten free fresh chicken sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan divided
  • 1/2 cup gluten free panko crumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • Cut acorn squash in half, rub with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place cut side down on baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  • While squash is roasting, make the filling.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pan.
  • Brown Chicken Sausage
  • Add fresh herbs and sautee for a minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, parmesan, gluten free panko, salt and pepper.
  • Add Chicken Sausage/Herb Mixture.
  • Stir together well.
  • Add egg and stir again.
  • Stuff into acorn squash, sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
  • Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes