Roasted Apple & Squash Stuffing with Balsamic
 
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Dana:
Serves: 6+ servings
Ingredients
  • 2 medium delicata squash, halved, seeds removed
  • 2 apples, cored and diced
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil or ghee, melted (divided)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 chicken apple sausages, diced into small pieces
  • ½ c dried figs, chopped & stems removed
  • ¼ c Tbsp apple cider
  • 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
  • 4 sage leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt + pepper, to taste
For serving:
  • Balsamic vinegar, for drizzle
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the delicata squash into half moons. Toss the butternut squash and apples with 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil (or ghee). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the squash and apples on a prepared baking sheet, season with a little sea salt and pepper, and bake for about 25 minutes, until the squash is fork-tender and slightly browned.
  4. Meanwhile, combine all your herbs & spices in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium with the remaining Tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the onions and garlic with a small pinch of sea salt, turn the heat down to medium-low, and sauté for about 15 minutes - until the onions are very soft and slightly caramelized. After about 10 minutes, add in the diced sausage. Stir and cook until lightly browned.
  6. Remove the squash and apples from the oven and stir in with the onions and sausage. Turn the oven down to 350.
  7. Add the apple cider, dried fruit, herbs (whole, no need to chop them), salt and pepper to the pan. Give it a few stirs.
  8. Return to the oven and cook an additional 5-10 minutes so the flavors come together.
  9. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top to serve.
Notes
*You can substitute any kind of squash for the delicata. Butternut would be great - cut it into bite-sized cubes before roasting.
Recipe by Dana Monsees Nutrition at https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/roasted-apple-squash-stuffing-with-balsamic-drizzle/