This stuffed acorn squash recipe is a delightful blend of flavors perfect for a cozy dinner. It combines savory ingredients with the natural sweetness of acorn squash, resulting in a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 acorn squash
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams dried cranberries
- 3 garlic cloves
- 450 grams ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 50 grams parmesan cheese
- 50 grams pecans
- 100 grams quinoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams spinach
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2
Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes, or until tender.
Step 3
While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Once the acorn squash is tender, remove it from the oven. Carefully turn the squash halves over and fill them with the turkey mixture.
Step 8
Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious stuffed acorn squash!