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Squash, Kale and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons oil, divided
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • 12 oz. smoked turkey sausage
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place squash on a baking sheet; drizzle with 1 Tablespoon oil and stir. Bake for 30-35 minutes until fork tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook quinoa in 2 cups water according to package directions.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion, kale and sausage. Cover; stirring occasionally. Cook until onion is softened, sausage is browned, and kale is wilted.
  5. Stir in garlic and sage, cooking an additional 1 minute.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tablespoon oil, honey and vinegar.
  7. Add squash and quinoa to sausage mixture. Pour in honey mixture and stir to combine.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries and feta.
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kale squash quinoa skillet
Servings
6
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 310

Fat: 15 g

Sodium: 590 mg

Carbohydrate: 35 g

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 12 g