Fall Produce

Cheesy Pork Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash

with Rice & Lime Yogurt

45 MIN

2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

Here, we’re roasting and stuffing delicata squash (a particularly sweet, tender variety) with a flavorful filling of smoky pork sausage, rice, and poblano pepper, before finishing it off with a layer of melty cheddar and monterey jack and a dollop of tangy lime yogurt.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

880 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

10 oz Smoky-Flavored Poblano Pork Sausage
½ cup Long Grain White Rice
1 Poblano Pepper
1 Delicata Squash
1 Lime
2 Scallions
2 oz Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese Blend
2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
½ cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare & roast the squash

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Line a sheet pan with foil. Cut off and discard the ends of the squash. Halve lengthwise; using a spoon, scoop out and discard the pulp and seeds. Place on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; turn to coat. Arrange cut side down. Roast 20 to 22 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven. Carefully flip the squash to be cut side up.

2 Cook the rice

Meanwhile, carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

3 Prepare the remaining ingredients

Meanwhile, halve the lime. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then medium dice. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, the juice of 1 lime half, and 1 tablespoon of water; season with salt and pepper.

4 Cook the sausage & vegetables

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sausage; break the meat apart with a spoon. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the diced pepper and sliced white bottoms of the scallions. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined. Add 1/4 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened and the sausage is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

5 Make the filling & stuff the squash

To the pot of cooked rice, add the cooked sausage and vegetables and the juice of the remaining lime half; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Evenly divide half the filling between the roasted squash halves; top with the cheddar and monterey jack and drizzle with olive oil.

6 Finish the squash & serve your dish

Roast the stuffed squash 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes. Divide the remaining filling between two serving dishes. Top with the finished squash. Garnish with the lime yogurt and sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!