Paleo Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe 455 Food

PALEO STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cut around the stem end of the squash and remove, much like how you would start if carving a pumpkin. With a spoon, dig out the seeds and pulp. Cut a flat spot on the bottom of the squash, so it will stand up. Place the squash on a baking pan, bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, brown the ground turkey in a skillet, adding the apple and spices. After 25 minutes, remove the squash and fill the cavity with the turkey/beef mixture. Return the squash to the oven for 15 more minutes. Allow to cool before eating!

ACORN SQUASH PALEO WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut, clean, peel, and dice your acorn squash.
• Preheat your oven to 375°F.
• Place your squash cubes in a food processor and pulse into a consistency finer than rice is achieved.
• Microwave your fine squash pieces for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened and steamy. You can steam them if you do not have (or want to use) a microwave.
• Place your squash into your cheesecloth or kitchen towel, wrap tightly, and try to squeeze out as much water as possible. Caution: water will be hot.
• Let your cheesecloth hang from your kitchen faucet for 10 minutes, then come back and try to squeeze out more water. The goal is to remove as much water as possible.
• Mix 1 cup (packed) of your strained squash per 1 egg. Season lightly with chili powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Basically just a tiny shake or dusting of each. For a thinner product, use 3 cups of squash and 2 eggs.
• Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour your squash/egg mixture into 3 to 4 inch circles. Use the back of a spoon to spread them out, making sure you cannot see through them at any point.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully use a spatula to remove them from the parchment paper and flip them.
• Continue baking for another 5 to 8 minutes.
• Allow your tortilla wraps to cool for a few minutes on a cooling rack or another baking sheet.
• Finish off your wraps by searing them in a hot pan to add color and some caramelization.
• Note: you can also make these on a greased griddle, as you would make pancakes.

BRUNCH-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH (PALEO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the acorn squash in half, lengthwise.
• Place the acorn face down over a cookie sheet or baking dish and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the squash is tender. Remove from oven and cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the butter or oil and sauté the onions, garlic, sage and sausage until the sausage in fully cooked.
• Scoop most of the meat from the squash out being careful not to break the skin or leave the acorn "shell" too thin.
• In a large bowl mix the squash, and sausage.
• Scoop sausage mixture back into the acorn.
• With the back of a spoon, push down in the middle of the squash to create room for the eggs.
• Crack the eggs open and pour one egg in the center of each squash.
• Bake for an additional 10-20 minutes or until egg reaches your desired doneness.