Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach & Turkey Bacon
A comforting and nourishing dish featuring roasted butternut squash stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, turkey bacon, and quinoa, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squashes and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, spinach, and bacon mixture, and half of the cheese.
- Once the squash is roasted and tender, carefully fill each half with the quinoa mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Notes
These stuffed butternut squashes make a stunning centerpiece for autumn meals. Customize the stuffing with other vegetables or for a vegan version, use plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg