Southwest Stuffed Winter Squash
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Southwest Stuffed Winter Squash

Southwest Stuffed Winter Squash - Download Recipe
Ingredients:
Makes 6 servings (1/2) squash
- 3 small delicate squash, halved and seeded
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5oz. ground turkey breast
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1, 15oz can black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F
- Brush cut sides of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place face down on a large baking sheet and bake until tender and browned on the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly coat a large skillet with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring to break up with a wooden spoon until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add onion and bell pepper stirring often until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans and salt scraping up any browned bits.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer until the tomatoes are broken down, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- When the squash are tender, reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Fill the squash halves with the turkey mixture and top with cheese. Place on the baking sheet and bake until the filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minute
Recipe derived from: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249499/southwestern-stuffed-acorn-squash/