How To Make Stuffed Acorn Squash

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🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

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Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.

Place the acorn squash halves cut side down in a baking dish.

Bake the acorn squash for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, flip the acorn squash halves cut side up and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Remove the acorn squash from the oven and let it cool.

While the squash is cooling, prepare the stuffing: heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 ounce of butter to the skillet and let it melt.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 6 ounces of chopped kale to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add chopped Fuji apple to the skillet and mix well.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 ounces of goat cheese until melted and combined.

Stuff the cooled acorn squash halves with the kale and apple mixture.

Return the stuffed acorn squash to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes.

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