Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash

Ingredients

• 1 delicata squash , halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Italians turkey sausages , such as Jennie-O®
• 0.25 cups finely chopped celery
• 0.25 cups finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.25 teaspoons dried sage
• 0.25 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 0.25 teaspoons dried thyme
• 0.25 cups cooked wild rice , Optional
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried cherries
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Brush cut sides of squash with 2 teaspoons oil. Place cut-sides down on the baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 20 to 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage. Saute, breaking up into small crumbles, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add celery, onion, garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme. Continue cooking until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cherries, and parsley until mixture is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn squash halves over so they are cut-side up. Fill with the sausage mixture and top with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.