Acorn Squash with Kale and Sausage

Name: Acorn Squash with Kale and Sausage
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 medium acorn squash, halved down the middle, seeds removed; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 Olive oil cooking spray; 1 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 1 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved and sliced; 1 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 4 cups tightly packed torn kale; 1 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan; 1 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

From the kitchen of Carly

Roasted acorn squash halves cradle a savory mixture of crumbled Italian sausage, wilted kale, and tender leeks. The squash flesh caramelizes in the oven while the filling cooks separately, then comes together for a satisfying, complete-meal bowl.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 medium acorn squash, halved down the middle, seeds removed
11/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1Olive oil cooking spray
13 teaspoons olive oil, divided
18 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
11 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved and sliced
12 cloves garlic, finely chopped
14 cups tightly packed torn kale
11/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
11/4 cup chopped walnuts
12 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan
12 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°. Cut a thin slice off round side of each squash half to create a stable base. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; coat with cooking spray. Place squash flesh side down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil; bake until golden and tender, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; flip squash and set aside. Heat broiler. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Add sausage; cook, breaking into coarse pieces, until brown, 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. To same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and leek; cook until leek is soft, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, 30 seconds. Add kale and toss; add broth. Cover and cook until kale is tender, 5 minutes; stir in sausage. Divide kale-sausage filling among squash. In a bowl, combine walnuts, Parmesan and panko; sprinkle evenly over squash bowls and coat with cooking spray. Broil until panko is golden, 2 minutes.