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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash with Curried Ground Turkey

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The sweetness of acorn squash pairs so well with curried ground turkey. This is a perfect fall meal that comes together easily but looks impressive.

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American, Thai

Ingredients

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Roasted Acorn Squash

  • 2 whole acorn squash
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper

Filling

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 white or yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (2–3 cloves)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp curry powder
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • juice from 1 lime
  • fresh chopped parsley for topping (optional)

Instructions

Acorn Squash

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Cut acorn squash in half cross-wise, scoop out and discard seeds. Rub each half with oil (olive, avocado or canola), sprinkle each half with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until tender. 30-35 minutes.

Filling

  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add grated ginger, garlic, 1 tbsp water and stir, then add the ground turkey. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon and mix with the veggies. Add curry powder, 1 tsp of salt and another few pinches of pepper.
  3. When turkey is just about cooked through, add coconut milk and lime juice. Turn the heat up just a touch and bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove acorn squash halves and transfer to plates or serving dish. Fill each with ground turkey mixture. Top with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Substitutions

If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use olive, avocado or canola in the turkey mixture. 

Cilantro would be good on top if you don’t have parsley. 

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/savory-stuffed-acorn-squash-with-curried-ground-turkey/