Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash
Description
This recipe begins by roasting delicata squash cut lengthwise, coated with avocado oil and salt, baked cut-side down until very soft. While the squash roasts, ground turkey is cooked on high heat to sear it, then broken up and combined with chopped zucchini, grated ginger, green onion, and baby spinach. The mixture is seasoned with coconut aminos, oregano, basil, and salt, and cooked together to develop flavor.
The tender sweet flesh of the squash pairs with the warmly spiced, moist turkey filling. The ginger adds subtle brightness, while the coconut aminos provide a soy-like umami note. The vegetables in the filling offer texture and freshness.
Served as a complete dish, this meal brings protein and vegetables combined in an appealing presentation. The roasting method softens the squash to a scoopable consistency that holds the filling well.
Ingredients
Roasted Delicata Squash:
- 2 delicata squash
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- salt to taste, sea salt
Ground Turkey:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 zucchini chopped, medium
- 1 (2-inch) nub ginger peeled and grated
- 3 green onion chopped
- 1 baby spinach handful
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos or liquid aminos
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
Roast the Delicata Squash:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a metal spoon. Drizzle squash with avocado oil (or high-temperature cooking oil of choice) and use your hands to spread it all over the exposed flesh so that it is well-coated. Sprinkle the flesh with sea salt. Place squash cut-side down on a large baking sheet. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until squash is very soft when poked with a fork.
- While the squash is roasting, prepare the ground turkey "stuffing" - instructions below.
Make the Ground Turkey:
- Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium. Once the oil is hot, place the ground turkey in the skillet and brown it (keep it a brick!) for 2 to 4 minutes, until it’s nice and seared. Carefully flip to the other side and cook another 2 to 4 minutes.
- Use a spatula to break up the meat into smaller pieces, then add the chopped zucchini, ginger, and green onion. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the zucchini begins to soften. Add the remaining ingredients and cover again for 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach has wilted.
- Stir well and continue cooking until the liquid has burned off, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Once the squash has finished roasting, generously stuff each half with the ground turkey mixture. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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