Ingredients

• 2 acorn squash, halved, seeded
• 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 10 ounces canned tomatoes with green chilies
• ½ cup canned tomato sauce
• ½ cup water
• ¾ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Place squash halves on the baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat then season with salt and pepper.
4. When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes over medium heat.
5. Add the can of tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and bay leaf.
6. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat about 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
7. Remove bay leaf, flip the squash over and fill each half with ¾ cup chili.
8. Top with cheese and bake until melted, about 5 minutes.

Enjoy!