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Butternut Squash Taco Boats

Macro friendly stuffed butternut squash

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These roasted butternut squash taco boats are packed with lean protein and a healthy dose of fiber. And they're delicious!

Ingredients

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1 medium butternut squash

1/2 cup cooked lentils (I love Trader Joe's precooked lentils)

1/2 cup pico de gallo salsa (or your favorite salsa)

10 oz ground turkey 93/7

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons light Mexican cheese

Instructions

Roasting squash: 

  1. Preheat oven to 425° degrees. Slice butternut squash lengthwise in half and scoop out seeds with spoon.
  2. Lightly brush orange flesh of butternut squash with olive oil and place flat side down on parchment lined baking sheet
  3. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until flesh is soft and mashable with fork

Meat and Lentil Filling: 

  1. In skillet, break up ground turkey and cook until no longer pink
  2. Add lentils to turkey and all spices and stir to incorporate
  3. Add chicken broth and simmer until liquid has mostly absorbed, about 2 minutes

Taco Boats:

  1. Preheat over to 350° degrees. 
  2. Scoop out a few spoonfuls of butternut squash to make room for the meat/lentil filling
  3. Add meat to each half of the squash and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese to each half
  4. Cook for 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted
  5. Top taco boats with salsa
  6. Enjoy! 

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