Stuffed Delicata Squash with Sausage, Greens, and Garlic

When fall arrives in the northern latitudes those of us with hypothyroidism may struggle to keep warm as we adjust to the damp and chill. At this time, the earth gives us warming foods in abundance. Pumpkin, winter squash, beets, carrots, celeriac, and Jerusalem artichokes all come to mind.

One of my favorite fall foods is sweet and golden delicata squash.

Delicata is a small, oblong squash variety, with thin, edible skin. This recipe plays off its natural sweetness with savory elements like sage, garlic, and Italian sausage. 

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Chef's Tips:

• I typically don’t share recipes using dairy, but this works with or without cheese, so I decided to leave it as an option. If you don’t do dairy, feel free to omit it. You can also substitute 1 to 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast (aka “Nooch”).
• To eliminate questionable additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients, try this big-batch recipe for homemade Sweet Italian Sausage.

Thyroid-healthy Recipe Highlights:

• 1 cup of delicata squash contains over 200% DV for Vitamin A, which may reduce the risk of hypothyroidism.
• Though it is naturally sweet and filling, the glycemic load for winter squash is very low, with a score of 5 out of 250, making it a good choice for weight loss.
• Chard is a good source of Zinc, and a very good source of Vitamin A. It is also a natural source of iodine. All of these are key thyroid-supporting nutrients. 
• A 3 ounce serving of pork contains 103% DV for tyrosine, 63% DV for selenium, and 17% DV for Zinc– 3 key nutrients for thyroid health.

Happy cooking, happy thriving, and enjoy the recipe (below)!

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