Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 whole honeynut squash (halved)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
  • 2 sausages (casing removed )
  • 5 cremini mushrooms (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 whole apple (cubed)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped small)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instruction

  • Wash the skin of honey nut squash and pat dry with kitchen towel. Cut in half the lenghtwise. Remove the seeds and clean the cavity well. Brush the squash with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake at 400F degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in cast iron. Add sausage without casing and use a wooden spatula to break up the meat. Then add garlic and mushrooms sauté for 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Next add the celery and apple, sauté stirring often for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and sweet paprika. Lastly add dried cranberries and stir mixture. Cover and set aside.
  • When honey nut squash is done, use a fork to loosen up the squash but don't remove any. Top with sausage and apple stuffing, garnish with fresh herbs and/or nuts and serve.