Turkey & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
If you’re looking for a less labor-intensive alternative to a traditional turkey this year, look no further. Stuffed squash may look impressive, but they’re easy to prepare and don’t require hours of roasting time, making them perfect for a casual holiday dinner–or just a chilly weeknight at home.
Gluten Free Turkey & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium acorn squash halved and seeded
- 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- Kosher or fine sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet apples such as Gala or Pink Lady, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 medium celery stalks diced
- ½ pound mushrooms chopped
- 4 medium garlic cloves minced or finely grated
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- ¾ cup blanched almond flour
- 3 large egg whites lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the squash halves cut sides up on the baking sheets. Brush with 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey. Cook, breaking up with a wooden utensil, until cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Add the apples, onion, celery, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and poultry seasoning and stir for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the turkey. Stir to combine, then taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Stir in the almond flour and egg whites.
- When the squash halves are finished roasting, pile the stuffing evenly into the halves. Return to the oven for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Turkey & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 65mg3%
Potassium 1124mg32%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 890IU18%
Vitamin C 28.2mg34%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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