Turkey & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
This easy and healthy stuffed acorn squash packed with an abundance of sweet and savory flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, sugar free
Servings: 4 People
- 2 med acorn squash cut in half lengthwise and seeds/strings scooped out
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium-large apple cored and diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the 4 acorn squash halves (seeds removed) open-side down on the baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until the top of your squash feels tender when gently pressed. You can always check them and continue to roast a few more minutes if they aren't tender enough. Set aside after removing from oven. 2 med acorn squash cut in half lengthwise and seeds/strings scooped out
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat and add all the onions, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and cook over low heat, stirring every 5 minutes ago to prevent burning. 1 large onion diced, 3 tbsp olive oil, sea salt and black pepper to taste
Once onions are beginning to brown add the garlic and cook until just tender, then add the turkey and increase the heat to medium. 1 lb ground turkey, 2 cloves garlic minced
Cook the turkey and stir to break up lumps, about 5-8 minutes until just browned. Add the apples and herbs and continue to cook, stirring until the apples soften. Add the spinach and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts. 1 medium-large apple cored and diced, 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary chopped, 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped, 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
Preheat your broiler, then fill all 4 halves of the squash with the stuffing mixture (you may have leftover depending on how big your squash was) Arrange the squash on the baking sheet, stuffing side up, and put under the broiler for 5-10 minutes until the tops get nice and toasty, checking often to prevent burning. Once nice and browned, remove from oven, allow to cool a bit and then serve warm. Enjoy!