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Turkey Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash

What happens when you stuff an acorn squash with turkey chili? You have an edible bowl that's not just good for you, it tastes great too!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash (halved, seeded)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 10 ounces canned Rotel mild tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 tablespoons shredded sharp cheese (omit for Whole 30 and dairy free)
  • fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  2. Place squash halves on the baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake until soft, 30 to 35 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  4. When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Add the can of Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and bay leaf.
  6. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat about 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove bay leaf, flip the squash over and fill each half with 3/4 cup chili.
  8. Top with cheese and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Top with cilantro.

Notes

  • To reheat, bake in a 350F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1stuffed half Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 29.5g (10%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 650mg (27%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Serving 1stuffed half
Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 29.5g 10%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 650mg 27%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.