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Autumn Delight Stuffed Acorn Squash

This savory and sweet Autumn Delight Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is perfect for meat lovers, packed with juicy ground turkey and beef, flavorful spices, and tender apples. Enjoy a satisfying, wholesome meal that captures the rich flavors of autumn.
3
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
538
CALORIES
$2.92
PER SERVING
Autumn Delight Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
2 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
divided
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Garlic
1 clove garlic
peeled and minced
Acorn Squash
1 whole acorn squash
cut in half and seeds removed
Water
1/2 cup water
Onion
1 small onion
chopped
Gala Apples
2 small gala apples
peeled and diced
Lean Ground Turkey
1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Fresh Rosemary
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
chopped
Lean Ground Beef
1/4 lbs lean ground beef
Fresh Sage
1 tsp fresh sage
chopped
Dried Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
50 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
2
Using a sharp and sturdy knife, carefully cut the acorn squash in half, following its natural grooves. Place the squash cut side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3
Pour 1/2 cup of water in the pan to help steam the squash. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the outer green covering of the acorn squash.
4
While the squash bakes, prepare the stuffing by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium frying pan. Add onion, garlic, and apples, and sauté until slightly tender, around 5 minutes.
5
Remove the apple mixture from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add ground turkey, ground beef, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, dried red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then cook until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir the apple mixture back into the meat mixture.
6
Once the acorn squash is fork-tender, flip it so the cut side is up. Brush the cut side with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
7
Spoon the stuffing mixture into each acorn squash half. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the edges of the squash are lightly browned and the stuffing has a slight crust.
8
Remove the stuffed squash from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
61g
CARBS
22g
FAT
27g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
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Frequently Asked Questions
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