Turkey Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash
2 acorn squashhalved and seeded
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
⅓ cup onionpeeled and chopped
cloves garlicminced
10 oz can diced tomatoes
½ cup canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
¾ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
6 tbsp shredded cheese
fresh cilantrogarnish
dried cranberriesgarnish
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Place squash halves on the baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake for 30-35 Minutes until soft.
2
While the squash roasts, brown turkey in a large skillet over medium high heat, breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks with a spoon. Once browned, add onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, and paprika and stir to combine. Simmer for 20 Minutes.
4
Remove the squash from the oven and flip over. Divide the turkey tomato mixture evenly between the 4 squash halves. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until melted, usually another 5 minutes. Top with cilantro if desired.
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2 acorn squashhalved and seeded
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
⅓ cup onionpeeled and chopped
cloves garlicminced
10 oz can diced tomatoes
½ cup canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
¾ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
6 tbsp shredded cheese
fresh cilantrogarnish
dried cranberriesgarnish
