Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Cooking Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Courses: Dinner, Lunch
Difficulty: Intermediate
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
  • 2 each Acorn squash
  • 2 cup Turkey (cooked)
  • 2 cup Stuffing (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce (whole berry)
  • 1/3 cup Chicken Broth (no sodium)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, stir in turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

  4. 4

    Carefully remove squash from roasting pan; drain water. Return squash to pan, hollow side up; sprinkle with salt.

  5. 5

    Spoon turkey mixture into squash cavities. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and squash is easily pierced with a fork, 25-30 minutes longer.

  6. 6

    Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 361kcal
% 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%

Calcium 12 mg
Iron 17 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Average cost of recipe per serving: $ 2.00

Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.

Adapted from: blessthismessplease.com

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Keywords: acorn squash, onion, turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, chicken broth
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