COUSCOUS & SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Couscous & Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This acorn squash with couscous is just the right size. -Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 fully cooked spinach and feta chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Steps:

Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper; place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add sausage; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned., Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Spoon over squash. If desired, top with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 979mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.