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Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash

Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash features roasted delicata squash halves filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, zucchini, grated ginger, green onion, baby spinach, and herbs. The squash is roasted until tender, then filled with this seasoned turkey mixture for a wholesome, hearty meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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:
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  1. 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.
  2. While the squash is roasting, prepare the ground turkey "stuffing" - instructions below.
Make the Ground Turkey:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir well and continue cooking until the liquid has burned off, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Once the squash has finished roasting, generously stuff each half with the ground turkey mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% 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.