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Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage

Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage: Cozy Comfort Dish

This Butternut Squash and Apple Hash with Sausage is a delightful blend of comforting flavors, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hash
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil for a lighter flavor.
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage Substitute with turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or plant-based options for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 medium Onion Use finely chopped yellow or white onion for the best results.
  • 3 cups Butternut Squash, diced Can be replaced with sweet potatoes if preferred.
  • 2 medium Apples, diced Tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are ideal, but any apple can work.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Allspice can be used in a pinch.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly, or substitute with a touch of allspice if needed.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning to enhance flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning to enhance flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped Can be swapped with cilantro or omitted for simplicity.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until browned.
  2. Sauté the onion in the same skillet for about 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add the diced butternut squash and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, then stir and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in the apples and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  5. Season the mixture with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, stirring well to combine.
  6. Incorporate the browned sausage back into the skillet and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Serve and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is a cozy delight, perfect for meal prep and can be adjusted for vegetarian diets.

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