Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons dried chipotle chili pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons cinnamon
• 0.13 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.

8. 8

   Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

9. 9

   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.