Stuffed Acorn Squash (THM S)

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Estimated Cost: $1.06/serving

2  acorn squash
1lb  ground turkey
1/2 c. ea.  onion, bell pepper & celery, diced
4  mushrooms, chopped
4  eggs
2tbsp.  marinara
1 c.  cheddar cheese (grated)
feta cheese (optional)
fresh spinach (optional)
garlic salt
basil
thyme
paprika
mineral salt
Italian seasoning
butter
olive oil

  1.  Arrange split squash open-face in a casserole dish.  Put 1tbsp butter in each “bowl.”  Sprinkle w/ salt and pepper.  Bake at 450F for 1hr. (You will pull them out 30-40minutes in to stuff).
  2. Meanwhile, brown turkey and onion in a skillet.  Add other veggies and seasonings w/ a little olive oil.  Remove from heat.  Stir in marinara and eggs until well combined.
  3. 30-40minutes into the squash’s bake time, take them out of the oven.  Use a spoon to baste the edges of the squash with the melted butter.  Fill the squash bowls w/ the turkey mixture.  Return to the oven for the remainder of cook time.
  4. Top with cheddar or feta cheese and eat!