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    Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet

    October 6, 2022 By Rene 10 Comments

    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale.

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    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes

    I LOVE a skillet dinner and this one has a fall vibe, but can be made year round and is easily adaptable depending on what you have on hand. The roasted butternut squash and fresh herbs add cozy flavors, while the vegan sausage adds some crispy saltiness that makes this extra delicious. If you love an easy one-pot dinner then you need to try this!

    Let's Talk Veggies

    Obviously the main veggie we are working with is butternut squash. You can either buy a whole squash, peel it and cube it OR you can buy it pre-cut like I did. Much simpler, but both ways totally work. Be sure to cut the cubes extra small, then add them to a baking sheet and toss with a little oil, salt & pepper. Roast for 20 minutes - the pieces should be tender and have some char marks on the sides.

    I also added lots of kale to this. I love kale in a skillet meal - it holds its texture and doesn't get too soggy. But you could sub any greens you have on hand. Spinach or arugula would be my second choice.

    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes

    Bring it Together

    While the squash is roasting, you can start with the rest of the skillet. Cook some onion & garlic down in olive oil before adding vegan sausage. I used Beyond Meat Italian Sausage and just crumbled it with a potato masher. Let it cook for a few minutes before turning - that will give you those nice crispy bits.

    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes

    Add in the roasted squash, fresh herbs (I used thyme, basil & oregano) and kale. Toss until the kale is wilted then pour in 2 cups of leftover rice and some soy sauce. Once everything is combined and heated through it is time to eat!

    This skillet is EXTREMELY easy. It only takes 30 minutes to get dinner on the table. Plus it makes the best leftovers for lunch the next day!

    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes

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    Did you Make this Recipe?

    If you made this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet I would LOVE to hear what you thought. Be sure to drop a comment and a rating below! You can also tag me on social media if you snapped a photo. I LOVE seeing your recreations!

    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes
    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes
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    Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet

    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale.
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword butternut squash, fall recipes, kale, quick dinner, skillet, vegan sausage, weeknight dinner
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 319kcal

    Equipment

    • skillet

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups butternut squash cut in small cubes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil separated
    • salt & pepper
    • 1 small yellow onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic diced
    • 8 ounces vegan sausage I used Beyond Meat Italian
    • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs* I used thyme, basil & oregano
    • 2 cups kale chopped
    • 2 cups cooked rice
    • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or sub tamari for GF

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the squash, 1 tablespoon oil, salt & pepper to the baking sheet and toss to coat. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
    • When the squash is halfway done, heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes. Crumble the vegan sausage into the skillet and cook until crispy. Stir in the roasted squash, fresh herbs & kale and cook for a couple of minutes - just until the kale starts wilting.
    • Add in the rice and soy sauce. Toss until heated through. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    *Or sub 2-3 teaspoons dry Italian seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 3mg
    The perfect fall dinner - this Vegan Sausage & Butternut Squash Rice Skillet has roasted squash, crispy vegan sausage, fresh herbs & kale | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #fallrecipes
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    Comments

    1. Sally

      February 12, 2023 at 6:42 pm

      Great recipe! My family of 5 enjoyed it...I may have added more rice, squash and veg sausage. Not sure because I was probably eye-balling cooking in a hurry 🙂 I did use Gardein bratwurst because our local store didn't have the Beyond Meat. I just took the casing off. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Tara

      January 01, 2023 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this several times and absolutely LOVE it! It was a huge hit at Friendsgiving too!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 04, 2023 at 11:12 am

        Wooooo - thanks so much Tara!

        Reply
    3. Emelia

      November 09, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely loved this recipe - easy to make and so delicious!

      Reply
    4. Sam

      October 29, 2022 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      SO delicious! Was excited to make this as soon as I saw it on the blog. Perfect fall dish that is super flavorful and comes together quickly. I didn’t have fresh herbs but tasted just fine with dried herbs. Will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 03, 2022 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks Sam - so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. Becky Connor

      October 12, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      4 stars
      Simply delicious. I added a few extra veggies. And I was thinking gow easy this recipe can change. We will do it again and again.

      Reply
    6. Lina

      October 12, 2022 at 9:24 am

      would love to know where the scallop plate is from, so pretty!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 12, 2022 at 10:24 am

        Thanks! It is from Anthropologie!

        Reply
    7. Rebecca

      October 10, 2022 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! And so easy to make in just the skillet…also a great way to use leftover rice. Keeping this in the rotation!

      Reply

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