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Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash with zucchini, spinach, ginger, and coconut aminos - paleo, whole30, keto, low-carb, and AIP dinner recipe! | TheRoastedRoot.net
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash

Roasted delicata squash stuffed with ground turkey, zucchini, spinach, ginger, and coconut aminos
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

Roasted Delicata Squash:

Ground Turkey:

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini squash chopped
  • 1 2-inch nub ginger, peeled and grated
  • 3 green onion chopped
  • 1 handful baby spinach
  • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos or liquid aminos
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions

Roast the Delicata Squash:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a metal spoon. Drizzle squash with avocado oil (or high-temperature cooking oil of choice) and use your hands to spread it all over the exposed flesh so that it is well-coated. Sprinkle the flesh with sea salt. Place squash cut-side down on a large baking sheet. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until squash is very soft when poked with a fork.
  • While the squash is roasting, prepare the ground turkey "stuffing" - instructions below.

Make the Ground Turkey:

  • Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium. Once the oil is hot, place the ground turkey in the skillet and brown it (keep it a brick!) for 2 to 4 minutes, until it’s nice and seared. Carefully flip to the other side and cook another 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to break up the meat into smaller pieces, then add the chopped zucchini, ginger, and green onion. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the zucchini begins to soften. Add the remaining ingredients and cover again for 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach has wilted.
  • Stir well and continue cooking until the liquid has burned off, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Once the squash has finished roasting, generously stuff each half with the ground turkey mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g