AIP Stuffed Acorn Squash
AIP Stuffed Acorn Squash
AIP Stuffed Acorn Squash
AIP Stuffed Acorn Squash
Servings Prep Time
4people 30mins
Cook Time
60mins
Servings Prep Time
4people 30mins
Cook Time
60mins
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. Cut the squash in half, and remove the seeds
  3. Place the squash face up in a baking pan, and brush the squash with olive oil
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, sea salt and pepper (omit if AIP) on the squash and bake for 40 minutes or until tender with a fork
  5. While the squash is baking, cook the ground beef/turkey on medium heat in a frying pan. Optional: cook the meat and veggies in broth for more flavor.
  6. Add a dash of garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper (omit if AIP) to the meat
  7. When the the ground beef/turkey is done cooking, transfer it to a large bowl
  8. Leave a small amount of the drippings in the frying pan, and cook the onion, celery, and green pepper (omit if AIP) for about 5 minutes
  9. Add the diced apple to the frying pan, and cook another 3-4 minutes
  10. Once the veggies are tender (~8-10 minutes), let them cool, and transfer them to the bowl with the ground meat
  11. Mix the meat and veggies together, and taste. You may choose to season it with more salt, pepper, and/or garlic powder. Some like a 1/4 tsp of sage. Others prefer a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.
  12. When the seasonings are to your liking, beat an egg if using (omit if AIP), and combine the whole mixture
  13. Stuff your peppers with the meat and veggie mixture, and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown
  14. If there is extra meat/veggie mixture, cook it in a ramekin for the same 15-20 minutes
  15. Enjoy!