Shannon's Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Ground Turkey Recipes. (Shannon's Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe). This relatively simple recipe makes a lovely presentation as a side or main dish. Delicata squash is a mild squash similar to butternut, which is a suitable replacement squash if you cannot find delicata. This is a great recipe for experimentation. Consider adding to your turkey mixture: red bell pepper, curry, or pine nuts. For a filler, you could add brown, white, or wild rice. Or experiment on your own. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 38 mins

Total: 58 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 4 squash halves

Shannon's Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 delicata squash

halved lengthwise and seeded

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ sweet red onion

chopped

2 stalks celery

diced

1 pound ground turkey

1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon

2 garlic cloves

minced

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon safflower (Mexican saffron)

sea salt to taste

1 bunch rainbow chard

stemmed and chopped

¼ cup vegetable broth

or as needed

1 (4 ounce) log crumbled goat cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon saffron

½ cup panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter

melted

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place squash cut side-down on a shallow baking dish with about 1/2 inch water at the bottom.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until fork-tender 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until onions are translucent about 5 minutes. Add turkey bacon garlic turmeric cumin safflower and sea salt; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink about 6 minutes. Add chard and just enough broth to create steam. Cook until chard is wilted and liquid has evaporated about 4 minutes.

Step 5

Drain any remaining liquid from under the squash. Flip squash cut side-up. Spread goat cheese equally over each squash half; fill cavities with the turkey mixture.

Step 6

Toss bread crumbs and butter together lightly in a bowl; spread evenly over the squash halves. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 7

Return squash to the oven and bake under the broiler watching closely until bread crumbs are golden brown 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Shannon's Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 302.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.2g 34%

Carbohydrates: 19.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 19.2g 30%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 35%

Cholesterol: 62.2mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 2508.1IU 50%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.3mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 21.6mg 36%

Folate: 30.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 114.8mg 12%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 76.3mg 27%

Potassium: 675.9mg 19%

Sodium: 318.2mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 173.1

*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.