Shannon'S Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

Name: Shannon'S Stuffed Delicata Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 sweet red onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon safflower (Mexican saffron); sea salt to taste; 1 bunch rainbow chard, stemmed and chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable broth, or as needed; 1 (4 ounce) log crumbled goat cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon saffron; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (optional); 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

Servings: persons

2 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 sweet red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon safflower (Mexican saffron)
sea salt to taste
1 bunch rainbow chard, stemmed and chopped
1/4 cup vegetable broth, or as needed
1 (4 ounce) log crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place squash cut side-down on a shallow baking dish with about 1/2 inch water at the bottom.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until fork-tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add turkey, bacon, garlic, turmeric, cumin, safflower, and sea salt; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add chard and just enough broth to create steam. Cook until chard is wilted and liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
5
Drain any remaining liquid from under the squash. Flip squash cut side-up. Spread goat cheese equally over each squash half; fill cavities with the turkey mixture.
6
Toss bread crumbs and butter together lightly in a bowl; spread evenly over the squash halves. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
7
Return squash to the oven and bake under the broiler, watching closely, until bread crumbs are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 sweet red onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Shannon'S Stuffed Delicata Squash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shannon'S Stuffed Delicata Squash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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