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Delicata Squash cut in half on a baking sheet. It has been stuffed with veggies and ground beef and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

Stuffed Delicata Squash

Stillwood Kitchen
Delicata squash stuffed with a savory filling of ground beef, onions, peppers, cauliflower rice & spinach.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 412 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Delicata Squash
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
  • 1 Shallot or small onion chopped
  • 2-3 Cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 Red Pepper Optional
  • 1 Large Handful Spinach
  • 1 8-12 oz Cauliflower Rice, frozen Or regular rice, already cooked
  • 2-2 1/2 Cups Diced tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F

Prepare The Squash

  • Cut squash in half and remove seeds.
  • Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt & pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15-30 min or until fork tender. Start checking at the 15 minute mark.

Prepare The Filling

  • Chop the onion and pepper (if using) and mince the garlic.
  • In a large frying pan, heat oil and add the onion and pepper and saute for 5 min then add the minced garlic. Once the onion and pepper are fork tender remove them to a bowl and set aside.
  • Fry the ground beef or turkey until no longer pink and drain any fat.
  • Add in the cauliflower rice, the cooked onions, pepper, and garlic, and stir.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning and stir. If it seems dry add a bit of water.
  • Add a large handful of spinach, and simmer the mixture for about 5 min until the spinach has wilted down.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Stuff The Squash

  • Fill the squash with the meat mixture. If you are using cheese top with mozzarella a and cover with aluminum foil. Return the squash to oven for about 5-10 min to melt the cheese.
  • If you are not using cheese you can serve it right away.

Notes

Parmesan cheese can be substituted for mozzarella cheese.
You can omit the cheese and make it dairy-free.
You may have some extra meat mixture leftover.
Make sure the delicate squash are similar in size so they cook evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 445mgPotassium: 1306mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4565IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 314mgIron: 4mg
Keyword red pepper, stuffed delicata squash, gluten free, ground beef, cauliflower rice
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