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Low Calorie Protein Stuffed Butternut Squash

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350
A healthy and flavorful dish combining roasted butternut squash with seasoned lean ground turkey, perfect for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 piece butternut squash (halved with seeds removed)
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (chicken or beef) (nutrition based off turkey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Other

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place the squash halves on it.
  • Spray squash with olive oil, flip cut side down, and bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
  • Cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then add cumin, sage, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until done.
  • Remove squash from oven, flip over, scoop out some flesh, and mix it with the cooked meat. Fill the squash wells with the mixture.
  • Bake stuffed squash cut side up for 10-15 minutes until browned and hot. Serve hot.

Notes

Use a sharp spoon to scoop out the squash for easier mixing.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash, Healthy, Protein