Dinner

Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash is for Dinner.

Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash takes 15 minutes to cook.

Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash are:

- 2 acorn or butternut squash (~1 1/2 lbs.)
- 1/2 lb. ground turkey (uncooked)
- 1/4 c. carrots, chopped or shredded
- 1 c. zucchini, chopped
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. marjoram
- 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. hot cooked brown rice

Here is how you make Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash:

(1) Pierce each squash several times and place on paper towels in microwave. Cook on high 6-8 minutes or until slightly tender. Cut in 1/2 lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.(2) Place halves (cut side down) in 13x9x2 glass pan. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes.(3) Place carrots and turkey in 1.5 qt. baking dish and microwave on high for 3 minutes (stir at 1.5 min). Add next 6 ingredients and stir well. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Stir in cheese and rice.(4) Spoon 1/2 c. mixture into each squash half. Microwave on high 2 minutes or until cheese melts.Serves 4 (generous portions).Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TORTUETOO.

The nutritional information for Turkey-Rice Stuffed Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 281.8

• Total Fat: 9.0 g
• Cholesterol: 56.4 mg
• Sodium: 480.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 20.8 g