Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe

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Ingredients

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
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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

Nutrition Info

545.8 calories
carbohydrate: 62.5 g
cholesterol: 100 mg
fat: 16.2 g
fiber: 7.1 g
protein: 42.6 g
saturatedFat: 6.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1600.3 mg
sugar: 2.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Baked spaghetti squash is topped with fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans and a heart-healthy version of chorizo made with lean ground turkey instead of pork.

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