![]() I want you to cut a bit off the rounded side to make sure the squash bowl doesn’t roll around on you. Optional: Almond Meal – here is my recipe if you want to make your own! WHAT YOU’LL DO: Natural Sausage – Chicken Sausage is a great idea and found in the deli isle! They contain 1/2 of your day’s suggested fruit & veggie intake! (this is an affiliate link)Īcorn Squash – usually found with the other squash and potato varieties in the produce section! If you’re struggling, think about adding some Balance Shots by Life Equals into your weekly routine. I’ve been all about upping my veggie content lately. Instead of topping with cheese, I like to use almond meal, which gives a sweet, nutty finish. Not only does this dish give us some serious veggie intake with the peppers, onions, and squash, but we also have a balance of protein and complex carbs to round the dish out fully. They are also in season, so I was able to buy two for less than what a bag of buns would have cost! The starches in the acorn squash give us some awesome benefits like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory & insulin-regulating properties.** As a more complex carb, I find that it keeps me much fuller, longer. The acorn squash provides us with the needed carbohydrates here, it is mainly a starchy veggie. Here’s what an Acorn Squash looks like! After roasting, of course. They come out oh-so-soft, creamy & sweet. Today, we’ll just cut them in half, scoop out the seeds, and let the oven do the rest. You can easily roast them whole or in slices, with the skin on, which saves a large amount of time and arm strength. Their skin is not as thick as other varieties, which makes them much easier to cut. I have never cooked with acorn squash before this year, and I am now kicking myself! In my opinion, they are the easiest squash to cook with. I wanted something that is going to keep this hungry belly fuller but still give me the soft texture I crave. We’ve talked about white bread and refined carbs before, they really don’t have a place at my weeknight table. There’s something about biting into the soft & inviting bun and hitting the crunchy snap of the sausage casing it makes my carnivorous heart happy. Growing up, my parents helped man the Sausage & Pepper Booth at our annual, fall church fair, so I always associate the flavors of the savory sausage and sweet & garlicky peppers with this time of year. Quick Sausage and Peppers in Acorn Squash ![]()
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