Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Spaghetti squash stuffed with fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, and my version of chorizo made with lean ground turkey instead of pork.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Turkey Chorizo:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried chipotle chili pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

  • teaspoon ground cloves

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Spaghetti Squash:

  • 2 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup white onion, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¾ cup black beans, rinsed and drained

  • ½ cup fire-roasted frozen corn

  • ¼ cup canned mild diced green chilies

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 cup shredded queso Chihuahua or Mexican blend cheese

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

  9. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546 Calories
16g Fat
63g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1600mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 43g 85%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 372mg 29%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1294mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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