Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage Bliss
This Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage is a delightful medley that caters to comfort food cravings and health-conscious choices.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Hash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cups butternut squash diced
- 2 cups apples diced, tart varieties like Granny Smith
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat for a minute. Sauté the finely chopped onion for about 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and golden on the edges.
- Add the diced apples to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, choose high-quality sausage and feel free to adjust spices to your taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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