Turkey and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Basic Information
- Servings: 6
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 94.02
- Health score: 44.00
- Weight Watcher points: 7.00
Summary
Turkey and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash is a main course that serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 29g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 411 calories. For $2.95 per serving, this recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of olive oil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. 35 people were impressed by this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 93%, which is awesome. Similar recipes include Turkey and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash Noodle Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Acorn Squash with Melted Gruyere: Two Ways, and Butternut Squash Noodle Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Acorn Squash with Melted Gruyere: Two Ways.
Ingredients
olive oil3 tablespoons
acorn squash3 small
brown basmati rice1 cup
onion1 small
garlic2 cloves
ground turkey1.25 pounds
baby bella mushrooms1 package
spinach1 bag
vegeta seasoning2 tablespoons
bell pepper flakes0.5 teaspoon
salt and pepper6 servings
bread crumbs0.5 cup
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package instructions. (I either cook the rice in chicken stock, or this time I used water and added 1 tablespoon vegeta seasoning to the water to add flavor to the rice as it cooks.)
Step 2
Meanwhile preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 3
Cut squash in half and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast skin side down for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skilled.
Step 5
Add diced onions. Cook until translucent.
Step 6
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
Step 7
Add turkey, 1 tablespoon vegeta, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned and almost cooked through. Rough chop the mushrooms and add to the pan. Cook until mushrooms are softened.
Step 8
Add rice and spinach and stir until spinach is just wilted.
Step 9
Stuff the squash with the meat and rice mixture and top with bread crumbs. (Either toss bread crumbs with 2 teaspoons olive oil, or I just spray them with spray olive oil to make sure that they brown in the oven.
Step 10
Bake stuffed squash in oven until bread crumbs are browned.
Categories
Dish Types: side dish, lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: dairy free