Shannon's Delicious Stuffed Delicata Squash

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Step 1

Heat your oven to 350°F. Cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise and place them cut side down in a shallow baking dish with about half an inch of water at the bottom. Pop them in the oven and bake until they’re tender when poked with a fork, which usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

While the squash is cooking, warm up a couple of tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn translucent—about five minutes. Add the turkey, bacon, garlic, turmeric, cumin, safflower, and a pinch of sea salt. Keep cooking and stirring until the turkey is fully cooked through, around six minutes. Then stir in the chard along with just enough broth to create some steam. Let it cook until the greens wilt and the liquid mostly evaporates, which should take about four minutes.

Step 3

Once the squash is done, carefully drain any leftover water from the dish. Flip the squash so the cut sides are facing up. Spread a generous layer of goat cheese over each half, then fill the cavities with the turkey and veggie mixture.

Step 4

Mix the bread crumbs with a little melted butter until they’re lightly coated. Sprinkle this over the stuffed squash halves. Move your oven rack to about six inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler. Slide the squash back in and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, keeping a close eye on them until the bread crumbs turn a beautiful golden brown. Enjoy!