Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Description
Spaghetti squash with a spicy homemade turkey chorizo filling loaded with black beans, tomatoes, corn, and cheese makes a cozy meal on a chilly night.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle chili pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup fire-roasted frozen corn
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1/4 cup canned mild diced green chilies
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
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1 cup shredded queso Chihuahua or Mexican blend cheese
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
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Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.
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Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
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Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.
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Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
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Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.
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Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.