Delicata Squash Taco Boats
Ingredients
For the Taco Meat
For the Delicata Squash
Optional toppings
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  2. 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)
  3. 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.
  4. Add ground meat to pan and cook fully.
  5. Add in cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to coat, allow the water to cook off.
  6. 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.