Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash
Cuisine: Healthy meal
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Serves: 4 servings
 
These taco bowls are veggie packed and super delicious!
Ingredients
  • 2 acorn or carnival squash
  • 1 1/12 lbs. ground turkey
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1½ tsp. smoked paprika, divided
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt + more for squash
  • ½ tsp. black pepper + more for squash
  • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp. apple cider vinegar OR ½ lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro. diced avocado, and chopped tomato for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then place cut side down onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet and add the turkey. Begin to brown, breaking into pieces as it cooks. Season with onion powder, chili powder, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, 1 tsp. salt, and ½ tsp. black pepper.
  3. To make the chipotle sauce, add the yogurt, mayo, ½ tsp. smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar or lime juice, and 1-2 chipotle peppers (I recommend starting with one and only add the second one if you want it spicier). Add salt if needed.
  4. Take half of a squash and load it up with taco meat. Top with avocado, tomato, and cilantro and drizzle with the chipotle sauce.
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/taco-stuffed-acorn-squash/