Stuffed Acorn Squash
Posted by Aggies Kitchen on October 19th, 2009. Filed under: Aggie's Kitchen Original, Ground Turkey, Healthy, Healthy Meals.
Fall has finally arrived in Florida! We have been enjoying “cooler” temps the past few days…let’s just say it’s sunny and in the 70s. Tomorrow might be the last day of paradise for a while though…the forecast shows 80s the rest of the week. I wish I could bottle up this weather and keep it around a lot longer…
So with fall, comes a whole new bunch of fun stuff to eat. I’m seeing a ton of pumpkin recipes all over the web, I’m dying to make pumpkin something. And then there are all those pretty squashes that are in the stores now…one of which the acorn squash. I have always just admired these guys from a distance…I think I bought one last year and tried roasting it, but apparently it wasn’t memorable. The other day an acorn squash recipe caught my eye on Itzy’s Kitchen. I saw how she served one just roasted, and then another delicious looking one stuffed with all kinds of yummy things. She even baked up the seeds for an awesome snack! So I decided to give acorn squash another try…and I must say it was a success!
I’m making another version of it tonight….more of a vegetarian mishmosh of a stuffing, with jarred vodka tomato sauce. Weird combination, yes I know, but I’m playing “use it up” and I think it will be delicious!
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Recipe from Aggie’s Kitchen
(printable recipe)
Makes 4 servings
2 acorn squash
1 lb ground turkey
2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 – 2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp whole fennel seed
1 container of whole mushrooms, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch of kale, chopped
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup panko
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Take acorn squash and carefully cut into even halves. Sprinkle salt and pepper into each half and place in 400 degree oven. Cook for approximately 1 hour.
In a large non stick skillet, heat 1 tsp oil and add chopped onions and mushrooms. Cook until soften, then add ground turkey. Cook and crumble for about 10 minutes, add seasonings and stir. Cook ground turkey until browned, add chopped kale. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes or so, add beef broth and panko and bring down to a simmer. Cook slowly until all of broth is absorbed. Set aside.
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October 19th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I love fall flavors, I can’t get enough. I love your stuffed squash!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
YUM! Yours turned out looking incredible! I am loving acorn squash right now- can’t get enough. Thanks for all the shout outs.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Looks yum Aggie! I need to head over to mom & dads and raid their winter squash!
October 20th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Aggie,
I’ve never had acorn squash. How does it taste? Like summer squash? Looks great and really good for you.
October 21st, 2009 at 9:27 am
I love acorn squash – well, actually I love all winter squash! The sweet, nutty flavor is perfect for pairing with spicy/savory or sweet or even sharp flavors. I love your version of stuffed squash! I did one last week with quinoa, apples and pecans, and I’m trying a southwestern version tonight with black beans, corn, and poblano chicken sausage.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:23 am
holy cow…that looks amazing!!
October 21st, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I’m a huge fan of Delicata squash as well as acorn squash. The recipes looks great … I especially like the addition of kale (it’s oh-so healthy)!
October 21st, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I was just telling Michael last night how we needed to try cooking something w. acorn squash! This looks soo good!
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 am
Geeze… I am such a sucker for “squarsh”… and ground turkey… and Panko. This looks awesome!
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Mmmmn! This looks great! I was in Naples this past weekend and it was a bit chilly in the morning but great weather especially compared to what NJ had.
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
I love squash in the fall. This is a great recipe that I might make for Thanksgiving dinner. Not only will it look great it will be a tasty addition to our table.
Thanks for sharing your great recipes!
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
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October 23rd, 2009 at 11:14 am
You may have been doing it right and it wasn’t working…my SIL was having trouble and we finally figured out you had to include the /feed after the URL! Finally figured it out! Enjoy your weekend;)
October 24th, 2009 at 1:11 am
OH Gosh.. this is orgasmic… Acorn squash has DELISH sweet notes… and the stuffing… Impressive….. p.s. No Macy’s here, but I do use an expat service though….. a few times a year….
October 24th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Yum!!! Acorn squash is one of my absolute favorites! Thank you soooo much for posting this recipe!
October 27th, 2009 at 1:37 am
This is just the season for so many winter squash. Delicious!
October 28th, 2009 at 9:13 am
I can’t wait to try this… I love stuffed acorn squash and I’m yet to find a great recipe.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
[...] I was able to make a stuffed acorn squash for my wife and I this week, loosely based on this recipe. [...]
November 5th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I may try this with Carnival Squash. It looks great!
August 29th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
My mom makes stuffed squash all the time and we just adore it! I think she’d really like a new recipe so I’m gonna bring her this one.. considering all the awesome reviews on this one I’m sure it’ll be a hit!
Kudos
-Kenzie
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