Combines the best of autumn flavors in one hearty low-budget mashup, with the ease of a slow cooker meal. Makes the house smell wonderful while it is cooking. Tastes great. Is warm and filling while still being relatively healthy. The recipe is for slightly more than one serving. If making for more than one person, multiply all ingredients except for the water and tea bag.
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 1 cup water
- 1 maple tea bag
- 4 ounces kosher turkey sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon peanuts
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 ½ teaspoons golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Directions
Step 1
Place acorn squash, water, and tea bag together in a slow cooker.
Step 2
Cook in the slow cooker set to High until tender, about 1 hour. Remove squash flesh from skin and return flesh to slow cooker; discard skin and tea bag.
Step 3
Stir sausage, peanuts, and vanilla into squash mixture.
Step 4
Cook in the slow cooker set to High for 4 hours. Stir cranberries, raisins, and brown sugar into squash mixture until well combined.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 491 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
Cholesterol85mg | 28% |
Sodium1020mg | 44% |
Total Carbohydrate69g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber9g | 31% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein27g | |
Vitamin C55mg | 276% |
Calcium193mg | 15% |
Iron5mg | 29% |
Potassium2157mg | 46% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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