Turkey Chili Filled Spaghetti Squash

Calories: 350 | C31g | F12g |P33g
*Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 spaghetti squash, halved, seeded

• 500g lean ground turkey

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 200g cup onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 4 roma tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce (low sodium)

• 1/2 cup water

• 3/4 tsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp chili powder

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• 120g shredded mozzarella cheese

• parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. Spray a baking tray with nonstick spray or line with baking paper

3. Place squash halves  upside down on the baking paper and bake for approximately 30-45 minutes until soft

4. In a large pan, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat, adding in salt and pepper to taste

5. Once browned, add onion and garlic and continue to cook for a further few minutes until onion becomes transparent

6. Stir in roma tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika and any other herbs/spices of choice

7. Cover and simmer on low heat for around 15-20 minutes,  stirring occasionally.

8. Remove squash from the oven and flip over to create a “bowl” for the chili mixture

9. Fill each half with turkey chili mixture

10. Top with cheese and bake until melted, about 5 minutes

11. Serve & enjoy.