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Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Ingredients

  • 1-2 acorn squash
  • 2 ounces turkey sausage
  • ½ small onion, chopped
  • ¼ medium bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ clove garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ½ (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed (see Tip)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • Hot sauce- to taste, optional

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Cut squash in half horizontally. Scoop out and discard seeds. Place the squash cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, lightly coat a large pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
  5. Add sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in tomatoes, beans, salt and hot sauce (if using), scraping up any browned bits.
  9. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the tomatoes are broken down, 10 to 12 minutes.
  10. When the squash are tender, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees .
  11. Fill the squash halves with the turkey mixture.
  12. Top with cheese. Place on the baking sheet and bake until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

Source: eatingwell.com

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