Ingredients
- 1 medium to large acorn squash
- 4 oz. lean ground turkey
- ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup prepared barley
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cut squash in half from stem to tip using a sharp knife.
- Scoop out seeds with a spoon.
- Pour ½-inch water in baking dish and place squash halves face side down.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, until flesh is tender.
- In a large skillet sauté ground turkey, onions, and peppers on stovetop until turkey is cooked thoroughly.
- Stir in pepper, garlic powder, and cooked barley.
- Spoon turkey mixture into squash halves.
- Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.
- Place in oven for 2-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Recipe Source: Eat.Move.Save. University of Illinois Extension
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Servings
2
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450
Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 310 mg
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 25 g