Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or more, as needed)
- 1 large or 2 small delicata squash, sliced into rounds, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped zucchini
- 4 – 5 oz. spicy sausage (preferably low fat such as chicken or venison sausage)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup frozen broccoli, thawed & chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, rice or couscous
- 3 – 4 Tablespoons low sugar dried cranberries
- 3 – 4 Tablespoons pecans, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Slice the squash (peel on) horizontally into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Let the ends be “cups”. Set the squash rings & cups on a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat or sprayed with cooking spray.
- Brush the squash rings lightly on both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt & bake at 350 F. for about 20 minutes.
- While the squash is baking, prepare the quinoa or rice and begin the filling. Pour a bit of olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is soft & translucent. Stir in the sausage, zucchini and seasoning and cook until the sausage is browned. Remove from heat and drain off any excess fat.
- Put the thawed broccoli in a strainer and push gently to remove any excess water. Chop into small bits. Stir the broccoli, cranberries, and pecans. Taste and add salt & pepper if needed. Let cool slightly, then stir in the egg.
- Push the filling mixture into each squash ring tightly, letting it mound on top a bit. Bake for another 10 – 15 minutes or until all is nice and hot and the egg is set. Enjoy!
Notes
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Keywords: Sausage, Squash, Delicata, Italian, Cranberries, Broccoli, Quinoa, Zucchini, Gluten free, Heart healthy