"Acorn squash stuffed with vegetarian sausage and apples. Use store-bought vegetarian sausage to make this fall entree for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion meal. Stuffed acorn squash makes a very presentable centerpiece for a vegetarian of vegan meal. This stuffed acorn squash recipe serves four, but the portions are generous, so plan on it serving 6-8 if you're serving it as a side dish. This recipe is courtesy of Lightlife Foods..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package vegetarian sausage (use Gimme Lean brand)
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2 cups water
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3 Tbsp olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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6 stalks celery, chopped fine
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1 Tbsp fresh sage OR 1 tsp dried
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1 Tbsp fresh thyme OR 1 tsp dried
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6 oz plain stuffing cubes, OR 8 cups toasted bread crumbs
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 medium apple, any kind, diced
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1/3 cup apple cider
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2 large acorn squash, cut in half, with seeds removed
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Salt and pepper to taste