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Roasted Acorn Squash with Turkey Quinoa Stuffing
"Roasted acorn squash with turkey quinoa stuffing recipe is a meal all in one edible bowl! Each serving is filled with healthy lean protein, vegetables, and fruit...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil ((30ml) divided, plus more for brushing squash)
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3 small acorn squash
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt ((27g) divided, plus more for seasoning)
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1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ((2.5g) divided, plus more for seasoning)
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder (plus more for sprinkling)
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (plus more for sprinkling)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup ((15 ml))
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1 cup quinoa ((194g), rinsed and drained)
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1 pound ground turkey ((454g, 16 ounces))
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1/2 cup yellow onion ((112g) minced)
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1 clove garlic (minced)
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1/2 cup carrots ((65g) diced, 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch)
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1/2 cup celery ((74g) minced )
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1/2 cup red bell pepper ((73g) minced )
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3/4 cup Fuji apples ((98g) or honeycrisp apples, unpeeled, 1/4-inch dice)
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3 cups baby spinach ((168g))
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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zest of 1 lemon
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2 teaspoons parsley ((3g) minced, plus more for garnish)
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2 teaspoons chives ((2g) thinly sliced, plus more for garnish)
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1/2 teaspoon rosemary (chopped )
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1/2 teaspoon thyme (chopped )
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1/2 cup pecans ((60g) chopped, plus more for garnish)
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1/4 cup dried cranberries ((31g) chopped )
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