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Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet Pan
  • 1 Measuring Spoons 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 Silicone Spatula Brush optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 Acorn Squash
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey
  • 2 Bell Peppers Red, Yellow, or Orange
  • 1 Sweet Onion
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. Oil Avocado or Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • Additional Shredded Cheese Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  • Slice acorn down the center to form 2 halves.
  • Drizzle oil and brush it over the inside of the two acorn halves is covered.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon over the insides once oiled.
  • Place acorns in oven on baking sheet face down for 45 minutes or until tender (inside).
  • Meanwhile, cook ground turkey, onions, peppers, and seasoning until cooked thoroughly.
  • Approximately halfway through cooking the turkey and veggies, add in shredded cheese (freshly grated or pre-packaged.)
  • Once acorns are done, flip over so the insides are facing up.
  • Scrape the tender squash with a fork and add the turkey and veggies mixture into the “bowl” part.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese. (optional)

Notes

  • Serving size can be adjusted. You’ll most likely have left over turkey if you are stuffing only 1 acorn squash (two halves.) I recommend this recipe for 4 people if you want to use all the ground turkey available from the package.
  • This recipe is one you can customize. Try using different seasonings/spices along with different types of ground meat in order to really mix things up. You can also add rice if you want it to be a little heartier!