Bountiful Stuffed Squash
Submitted by Ruairi
Microwave-friendly acorn squash stuffed with savory ground turkey, chopped apple, and plump raisins in a light soy glaze. Quick, cozy, and full of sweet-savory contrast.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minAcorn squash was practically designed to be stuffed, and this filling earns every inch of that natural bowl.
Ground turkey gets sauteed with chopped red apple and onion, then bound together with a quick soy sauce gravy and studded with raisins for little pops of sweetness.
The microwave does double duty here, cooking the squash tender while you build the filling on the stovetop, so the whole thing comes together fast on a weeknight.
Kitchen Tips
- Choose squash that sit flat so they won’t tip in the microwave or on the plate
- Swap turkey for ground chicken or lean pork if that’s what you have on hand
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg in the filling plays up the apple-raisin combo beautifully
- Leftovers reheat well: cover with a damp paper towel and microwave until hot
Ingredients
Directions
Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and fiber.
Place, cut side down, in microwave-safe baking dish .
Cover and microwave on High 4 minutes; turn squash over and rotate dish.
Cover and microwave on High 4 minutes, or until squash is tender, yet firm.
Meanwhile, sauté onion in hot oil in large skillet over high heat until translucent.
Add turkey and apple; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink.
Sprinkle flour evenly over meat mixture; stir to blend.
Gradually stir in lite soy sauce; cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.
Stir in raisins; remove from heat. Fill squash halves equally with turkey mixture.
Cover loosely; microwave on High 1 minute to thoroughly heat filling.
Comments
