A delightful dinner inspired by the flavors of the season, featuring delicata squash stuffed with a savory mixture of ground turkey, vegetables, and herbs, sure to warm your heart and home.
1: Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2: Cut the delicata squash in half lengthwise and scoop the seeds out to create a boat shape. Coat lightly with olive oil and set aside.
3: In a medium pan, brown the ground turkey with olive oil and salt. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4: In the same pan, sauté onions, mushrooms, apples, sage, and thyme with olive oil and salt over medium heat until soft and caramelized.
5: Add garlic and spinach to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the ground turkey, pecans, and Gruyère cheese.
7: Spoon the turkey mixture into the delicata squash halves.
8: Cover the dish with foil and roast for 30 minutes.
9: Remove foil and roast for another 15 minutes until squash is fork-tender and tops are golden.
10: Top with fresh thyme and enjoy.
