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Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

A delightful way to celebrate the flavors of fall, combining savory turkey with sweet apples and tangy cranberries inside acorn squash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Acorn Squash or 2 small ones, cut in half
  • 1 lbs ground turkey the star protein of this dish
  • 1/2 cup Yellow onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness
  • 1/2 cup apple peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme adds an earthy aroma
  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs for texture in the stuffing
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock keeps the filling moist
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt enhances overall seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil used for roasting and sautéing
  • to taste Salt and pepper essential seasonings

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare your squash and filling.
  2. Cut both ends of the acorn squash flat for stability, then slice it vertically in half. Scoop out all seeds using a spoon.
  3. Brush the insides of each half with olive oil, then season with garlic salt and pepper before placing them cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes until tender.
  4. While the squash is roasting, heat another tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until browned and fully cooked through.
  5. Remove cooked turkey from the skillet, then add more olive oil if needed along with onions and thyme, cooking until onions are translucent—about 5 minutes. Stir in celery, apple, cranberries, chicken stock, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and cheese until combined.
  6. After removing the roasted squash from the oven, fill each half generously with turkey mixture before returning them to bake for an additional 15 minutes until everything is heated through and golden on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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