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Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

A hearty gourd, spaghetti squash is simple to start and maintain in the garden.

Recipe Summary Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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.

Ingredients | Growing Spaghetti Squash In Containers

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

Directions

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Info | Growing Spaghetti Squash In Containers

prep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr additional: 45 mins total: 2 hrs Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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Growing Spaghetti Squash In Containers / You can plant spaghetti squash seeds outdoors directly in the garden if the growing season in your area is long enough, but in northern zones, it may be necessary to start the seeds indoors.