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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!
Yield: 4 servings
4.94 from 43 votes

Turkey Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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!

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

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Place squash halves on the baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake until soft, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • 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.
  • When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the can of Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and bay leaf.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low heat about 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaf, flip the squash over and fill each half with 3/4 cup chili.
  • 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

Serving: 1stuffed half, Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 29.5g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 650mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3.5g
Blue Smart Points: 5
Green Smart Points: 5
Purple Smart Points: 5
Points +: 8