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Ingredients
For the Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground meat (can be chicken, turkey, or beef)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup Alkaline Water
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
For the Delicata Squash
- 2 Delicata Squashes halved with seeds scooped out
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
For the Taco Meat
For the Delicata Squash
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
- After removing the seeds from the Acorn squash, brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until fork-tender (***For faster, oil-free cooking, cut squash in half and remove seeds, place in microwave safe dish with some water and cover it. Microwave for 5-8 minutes, until fork-tender)
- While the acorn squash is baking, heat pan with olive oil over medium high heat. add in onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic, cook another 2 minutes.
- Add ground meat to pan and cook fully.
- Add in cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to coat, allow the water to cook off.
- To assemble, divide taco meat evenly into the squash boats. Top with choice of additional toppings and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This recipe is great for meal preps! So easy to reheat!
1 boat (without toppings) = 1 serving veg, 1 serving protein, 1 serving fat
1/8th avocado topping = 1 serving fat
If topped with 1/4 cup pico de gallo and 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, this counts as another serving of vegetables.
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