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a half of an acorn squash stuffed with ground turkey and cheese

Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tex-Mex stuffed acorn squash with ground turkey is a tasty and healthy dinner
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ground Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash
Servings: 4
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Anne

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - divided
  • 6 ounces ground turkey
  • 1 cup black beans cooked or canned
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper diced
  • 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • cut the squash in half vertically with a sharp knife - scoop out the seeds from the squash and set them aside for another use such as roasting them
  • chop the garlic, onion, peppers and tomatoes and set them aside; measure the spices and shred the cheese.
  • shred the cheese
  • Brush the inside of the squash with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and place it cut side down and roast them until the flesh becomes soft - about 40 minutes
  • While squash is roasting add 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to a pan, and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook til lightly brown
  • Stir in the onion, garlic, seasonings and stir in the tomatoes and beans. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes more
  • Add the filling to the roasted squash halves and top them with cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese melts about 10 minutes

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Freeze in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 squash | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 1257mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1571IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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