Couscous & Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Jul. 04, 2023

If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This acorn squash with couscous is just the right size. —Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York

Now Trending

Couscous & Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 fully cooked spinach and feta chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
  • Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper; place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add sausage; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Spoon over squash. If desired, top with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 521 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 979mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein.

Loading Popular in the Community
Loading Reviews