Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear
Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear balances the rich, herby bite of sage sausage with juicy, caramel-kissed pear for a cozy sweet-meets-savory profile. Tender roasted squash cradles a colorful mix of onion, cabbage, and carrots, adding gentle crunch and depth. Serve it for a hearty fall dinner or an impressive weekend lunch when you want comfort with a touch of elegance.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with oil.
- 2
Rub or brush 1/2 tablespoon oil over the flesh of each acorn squash half. Season with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves on the prepared baking pan, cut-side down.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cabbage, and carrots. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the diced pear and cook until softened but still slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 5
Remove the acorn squash from the oven and turn them over using tongs. Fill with the sausage-pear mixture. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
- Calories 577.76 kcal High 29%
- Protein 23.58 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 42.19 g 15%
- Total Fat 37.65 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 11.26 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.59 mg High 24%
- Sodium 787.5 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 6.04 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.39 g --
- Added Sugars 2.03 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 126.38 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 1252.23 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 337.62 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 41.71 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.68 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Breakfast Pork Sausage, Green Cabbage, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 577.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Breakfast Pork Sausage, Green Cabbage, Olive Oil, Olive Oil Cooking Spray. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 577.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear healthy?
- Acorn Squash Filled with Sausage and Pear has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 577.76 calories and 23.58 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 787.5 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.26 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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