Spaghetti Squash & Turkey

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 133.8

Total Fat: 7.7 g
Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
Sodium: 361.4 mg
Total Carbs: 10.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 6.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Spaghetti Squash & Turkey calories by ingredient

Introduction

The first thing that you notice is the soft aroma as it's cooking. The yellow of the squash invites you to taste the tender turkey & the flavorful herbs. There is a slight crunch from the squash when you bite into it. The first thing that you notice is the soft aroma as it's cooking. The yellow of the squash invites you to taste the tender turkey & the flavorful herbs. There is a slight crunch from the squash when you bite into it.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

12 oz Turkey Strips (cut into cubes)

1 Lg Spaghetti Squash (cut into half & remove seeds)

8 Cloves of Garlic (minced)

1 Lg Onion (Frenched or cut into long strips)

16 oz Fresh White Button mushrooms (quarted)

8 Tbsp Blue Bonnet Butter

1/2 tsp Crushed Rosemary

1/2 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Italian Seasoning

1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt to taste

Parsley Flakes to garnish

Directions

Cut squash into half & remove seeds. Place into a large oven proof pan, face down into 1/2" of water. Place into a 375F oven. Bake for 30 - 45 minutes or until tender. Mean while in a large skillet place onion, rosemary, thyme, italian seasoning, pepper, & oil. Cook until onions start to sweat. Place turkey & mushrooms into skillet. Cook until mushrooms start to brown. Once squash is done scrape the insides of squash out with a fork into a large bowl. Add butter, salt, & turkey mixture together with squash. Garnish with parsley & serve.
Makes 10-12 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XXXBUTTERFLYGRL.