Spaghetti Squash stuffed with Ground Turkey

Yay for a hearty, simple, seasonal meal! Recipe inspired by a similar recipe found at http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--2773/harvest-stuffed-spaghetti-squash.asp.

Prepare the squash for its meeting with meaty goodness:
Start by following along with the Spaghetti Squash preparation. You will need 2 medium spaghetti squash for this recipe. In this case, it would be ok if the squash does not seem completely done, it will cook another 15 minutes once the meat mixture is prepared and has been sprinkled on top of your good gourds.

Stuffing Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey or turkey sausage
1 medium onion, diced
1 large apple, peeled and diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
½ cup figs, craisins, raisins, or dates
8 ounces of fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons teriyaki, soy, or Worcestershire sauce
sprinkle of favorite herbs - Rosemary and or sage would be nice
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup roasted pine nuts

While the squash is cooking, prepare the turkey stuffing.

Start by cooking the turkey product, breaking it up well as it cooks. Add the cut onion, apple, mushrooms, garlic, and the figs (or craisins, raisins, or dates).

Cook this until the meat is slightly browned and then sprinkle in the flour. Stir this well and then add the teriyaki, soy, or Worcestershire sauce. Bring this to a boil, reduce heat, stir, and allow the sauce to thicken. Season with herbs, salt and pepper.

Remove meat mixture from heat while you wait for the spaghetti squash to finish its initial cooking. Once the squash is done cooking, divide the meat mixture on top of the four squash havles, and return to the oven for 15 more minutes.

Remove from oven, top with toasted pine nuts and serve hot.

Eat Up!

This turkey stuffing could also be paired with other squash or even prepared as a skillet meal with other veggies served on the side.