Name: Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Lean ground turkey - 1 pound; Salt - ¾ teaspoon; Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon; Chili powder - 1 ½ teaspoons; Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon; Sweet paprika - 1 teaspoon; Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon; Ground coriander - ½ teaspoon; Dried Mexican oregano - ½ teaspoon; Dried chipotle chili pepper - ½ teaspoon; Cinnamon - ¼ teaspoon; Ground cloves - ⅛ teaspoon; Cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons; Spaghetti squash, halved and seeded - 2 (2 1/2 pound); Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; White onion, finely chopped - ½ cup; Garlic, minced - 1 clove; Chili powder - ½ teaspoon; Salt - ½ teaspoon; Ground cumin - ¼ teaspoon; Black beans, rinsed and drained - ¾ cup; Fire-roasted frozen corn - ½ cup; Canned mild diced green chilies - ¼ cup; Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained - 1 (14.5 ounce) can; Shredded queso Chihuahua or Mexican blend cheese - 1 cup; Fresh cilantro, chopped - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

1. Lean ground turkey 1 pound

2. Salt ¾ teaspoon

3. Garlic powder 1 teaspoon

4. Chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons

5. Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon

6. Sweet paprika 1 teaspoon

7. Ground cumin ½ teaspoon

8. Ground coriander ½ teaspoon

9. Dried Mexican oregano ½ teaspoon

10. Dried chipotle chili pepper ½ teaspoon

11. Cinnamon ¼ teaspoon

12. Ground cloves ⅛ teaspoon

13. Cider vinegar 2 tablespoons

14. Spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 2 (2 1/2 pound)

15. Olive oil 1 tablespoon

16. White onion, finely chopped ½ cup

17. Garlic, minced 1 clove

18. Chili powder ½ teaspoon

19. Salt ½ teaspoon

20. Ground cumin ¼ teaspoon

21. Black beans, rinsed and drained ¾ cup

22. Fire-roasted frozen corn ½ cup

23. Canned mild diced green chilies ¼ cup

24. Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5 ounce) can

25. Shredded queso Chihuahua or Mexican blend cheese 1 cup

26. Fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

1 . Stage

Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

3 . Stage

Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.

4 . Stage

Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

5 . Stage

Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.

6 . Stage

Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.

7 . Stage

Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.

8 . Stage

Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

9 . Stage

Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.