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Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Each Acorn squash; 2 cups Turkey; 2 cups Stuffing; 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce; 1/3 cup Chicken Broth; 1/2 teaspoon Salt

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Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Author: lhnycp Cooking Method: Bake Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys:

Low Sodium

MyPlate Grains

MyPlate Protein

MyPlate Vegetables

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 50 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4

Best Season: Fall

Description

Acorn squash is rich in nutrients, such as fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Acorn squash antioxidants can help to protect people against health issues like arthritis, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.

Ingredients

Servings

2 Each Acorn squash
2 cups Turkey (cooked)
2 cups Stuffing (cooked)
¹⁄₂ cup Cranberry Sauce (whole berry)
¹⁄₃ cup Chicken Broth (no sodium)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each half to allow them to lie flat. Place in a shallow roasting pan, hollow side down; add 1/4 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir in turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
Carefully remove squash from roasting pan; drain water. Return squash to pan, hollow side up; sprinkle with salt.
Spoon turkey mixture into squash cavities. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and squash is easily pierced with a fork, 25-30 minutes longer.
Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 361kcal
Calories from Fat kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1g16%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 1002mg42%
Potassium 936mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5g20%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
Sugars 16g
Protein 11.7g24%