Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Vegetables Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Ground Turkey Recipes. (Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Vegetables Recipe). A low-carb alternative to pasta, this dish features roasted spaghetti squash stuffed with ground turkey, sauteed asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onion, and garlic.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

aluminum foil

1 spaghetti squash

halved and seeded

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

divided

or more to taste

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

divided

or more to taste

1 pound ground turkey

1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

8 fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

½ yellow onion

diced

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

or to taste

4 garlic cloves

minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

4 ounces chicken broth

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Coat inside of each spaghetti squash half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place spaghetti squash skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast spaghetti squash in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Combine tomatoes asparagus onion basil garlic oregano salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add to browned ground turkey in the skillet. Cook stirring occasionally about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and cook until asparagus is slightly tender about 5 more minutes.

Step 5

Remove cooked spaghetti squash from oven and let cool until easily handled. Scrape squash into spaghetti strands using a fork and place into a bowl. Try to maintain the integrity of the squash skin and you can using as a serving vessel.

Step 6

Place 1/2 the spaghetti squash into a serving dish or the squash skin and top with turkey-vegetable mixture.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Vegetables Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 660.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 52g 104%

Carbohydrates: 42.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 9.5g

Fat: 33g 51%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 168.7mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 1895.9IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.5mg 165%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 76%

Vitamin C: 45.6mg 76%

Folate: 103.5mcg 26%

Calcium: 187.3mg 19%

Iron: 8mg 45%

Magnesium: 105mg 38%

Potassium: 1098.6mg 31%

Sodium: 2155mg 86%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 297

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.