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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35-40 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

¼ c. coconut oil, melted, divided
3 c. butternut squash, cubed
2 medium firm apples, cubed
1 small red onion, chopped
1½ t. fresh sage, chopped
1½ t. fresh thyme leaves
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into ½-inch pieces*
½ c. pecans, roughly chopped
2 T. honey
½ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. ground cloves

*Use Paleo-friendly bacon if desired. Continue reading

Roasted Golden Beets and Purple Potatoes

If you haven’t tried purple potatoes, you are in for a real treat. These gorgeous culinary treasures are native to South America where they have long been cherished for their delicious flavor, disease resistance, and ability to survive in harsh environments. Continue reading

Unlike many stuffed winter squash recipes, this one is more savory than sweet thanks to the spicy sausage and fresh sage.

The combination of sausage, meaty Portobello mushrooms, sweet apples and crunchy walnuts rounds out the flavor of this satisfying main course.

Variations: For less heat, use ½ pound spicy and ½ pound mild Italian sausage. If you prefer a sweeter dish, simply add more brown sugar prior to baking.

Ingredients

2 butternut squash, cut in half, seeds and pulp removed
2 T. olive oil
1 lb. spicy Italian pork sausage
3-4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced Continue reading