Squash Stuffed With Turkey Chilli

Name: Squash Stuffed With Turkey Chilli
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small kabocha or acorn squash; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 10 oz turkey breast, cut into bite-size cubes; 2 None garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 None red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped; 5 None spring onions, trimmed and chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp paprika; 14 oz can kidney beans, drained; 2/3 cup vegetable stock; 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme leaves, plus sprigs to garnish

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Ingredients

4 small kabocha or acorn squash ⓘ
2 tbsp vegetable oil ⓘ
10 oz turkey breast, cut into bite-size cubes ⓘ
2 None garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 None red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped ⓘ
5 None spring onions, trimmed and chopped ⓘ
2 tbsp tomato paste ⓘ
1/2 tsp paprika ⓘ
14 oz can kidney beans, drained ⓘ
2/3 cup vegetable stock ⓘ
1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme leaves, plus sprigs to garnish ⓘ

Instructions

Cut the top off each squash (stalk end). Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard. Place in a shallow roasting dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and saute the cubed turkey over medium heat until browned all over. Remove and set aside. Add the garlic, pepper and spring onions to the pan and saute for 3 mins. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika and cook for 1-2 mins then add the kidney beans and stock and bring to a boil.
Return the turkey to the pan and add the chopped thyme. Simmer for 5 mins. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon the mixture into the squashes, place the lids on top and bake for 30 mins. Serve garnished with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.9g 42% DV

Total Fat 22.7g 29% DV

Carbs 51.9g 19% DV

Fiber 20.6g 74% DV

Sugar 6.6g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 410mg 18% DV

Potassium 1359mg 29% DV

Cholesterol 32mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 956mcg 100% DV

Vitamin C 85mg 94% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 232mg 18% DV

Iron 13.4mg 75% DV

Diet fit High-protein High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).