Stuffed Acorn Squash

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.

Brush the inside of the squash with light olive oil.

Roast the squash in the oven.

Dice half an onion and half a red bell pepper.

Mince three cloves of garlic.

Add light olive oil to a saute pan and brown the ground beef.

Strain the fat from the beef and add the diced vegetables to the pan; cook until soft.

Add the browned meat back into the pan with the vegetables.

Stir in one tablespoon of beef base and one teaspoon of tomato paste.

Add half a cup of water and cook until the liquid evaporates.

Flake the flesh of the roasted squash.

Stuff the squash with the meat mixture.

Top with fresh parmesan cheese and return to the oven at 425°F until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens