Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
 
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Serves: 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 acorn squashes sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion very finely chopped
  • ½ cup roasted butternut squash cubes
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (any color)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place acorn squash halves cut side up on a large baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes.
  5. While squash is baking, combine ground turkey, garlic, onion, butternut squash cubes, quinoa, cranberries, egg, ground cinnamon, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl until evenly incorporated.
  6. Set aside.
  7. After removing squash from oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  8. Use clean hands to stuff each squash generously with turkey filling.
  9. Pat filling firmly into each squash cavity.
  10. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 1 hour or until turkey is firm and cooked through completely.
Recipe by Chef Times Two at https://www.cheftimestwo.com/turkey-quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash/