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Turkey Chili Spaghetti Squash
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18 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR 45MINS

Turkey Chili Spaghetti Squash

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This turkey chili spaghetti squash is so flavorful and comforting without being hard on the waistline. It is perfect for a cold-weather meal! The spaghetti squash was a fantastic healthy option and using turkey makes it much leaner too.
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
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This turkey chili spaghetti squash is so flavorful and comforting without being hard on the waistline. It is perfect for a cold-weather meal! The spaghetti squash was a fantastic healthy option and using turkey makes it much leaner too.
1HR 45MINS
Total Time
$19.39
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Spaghetti Squash
3
Spaghetti Squash
Olive Oil
as needed
Salt
to taste
Beefsteak Tomato
2
Beefsteak Tomatoes, diced
Onion
1
Onion, diced
Fresh Cilantro
1 Tbsp
Roughly Chopped Fresh Cilantro
plus additional for topping
Chili Powder
1 tsp
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp
Ground Cumin
Paprika
1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp
McCormick® Garlic Powder
Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Black Beans
1 can
(15 oz)
Red Kidney Beans
1 can
(15 oz)
Red Kidney Beans
Diced Tomatoes
1 can
(28 oz)
Diced Tomatoes
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
to taste
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
915
Fat
14.2 g
Protein
46.2 g
Carbs
162.4 g
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step 1
Place the Spaghetti Squash (3) in the Panasonic Microwave Oven and cook for 15 minutes. This will soften them enough to cut much more easily. While they're microwaving, preheat the oven.
step 1 Place the Spaghetti Squash (3) in the Panasonic Microwave Oven and cook for 15 minutes. This will soften them enough to cut much more easily. While they're microwaving, preheat the oven.
step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a sheet tray with a silicone mat or foil.
step 3
Cut the spaghetti squash in half and line them up on the sheet tray. Drizzle each half generously with Olive Oil (as needed) and sprinkle them with lots of Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Place the tray in the oven to roast the squash for 45 minutes.
step 3 Cut the spaghetti squash in half and line them up on the sheet tray. Drizzle each half generously with Olive Oil (as needed) and sprinkle them with lots of Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Place the tray in the oven to roast the squash for 45 minutes.
step 4
Heat additional olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Beefsteak Tomatoes (2), Onion (1), and Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp) and let them get fragrant and soften for a couple of minutes.
step 5
Add in the Ground Turkey (1 lb) and let it cook while you break it up. Flavor the chili with the Tomato Paste (1 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Adobo Seasoning (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1/2 tsp), Paprika (1/2 tsp), and McCormick® Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp). Stir it all well.
step 6
Pour in the Black Beans (1 can), Red Kidney Beans (1 can), and Diced Tomatoes (1 can) with their liquid. Bring it to a low boil, then cover the dutch oven and lower the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for 35-40 minutes.
step 6 Pour in the Black Beans (1 can), Red Kidney Beans (1 can), and Diced Tomatoes (1 can) with their liquid. Bring it to a low boil, then cover the dutch oven and lower the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for 35-40 minutes.
step 7
Scoop all of the "spaghetti" out of the squash with a fork, breaking it up as you do.
step 7 Scoop all of the "spaghetti" out of the squash with a fork, breaking it up as you do.
step 8
Scoop the spaghetti squash into bowls and top it generously with the chili. Add as much Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (to taste) as you like and some extra cilantro on top. Cooking results may vary depending on microwave oven used.
step 8 Scoop the spaghetti squash into bowls and top it generously with the chili. Add as much Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (to taste) as you like and some extra cilantro on top. Cooking results may vary depending on microwave oven used.
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Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Microwave
Slow Cooker
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Fall
Quick & Easy
Vegetables
Winter
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