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Winter Squash with Spicy Turkey & Rice

Honestly, this doesn’t look so appetizing (maybe someone can come up with a better presentation), but it’s delicious. You should use a fleshy winter squash (haven’t tried it with spaghetti squash).
1 lb. ground turkey
1 winter squash, 1-2 lbs. (butternut, butter, acorn, calabah, etc.)
1 c. rice long grained rice
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. water or broth or mixture
1 T. dried sage or 3 T. fresh
1 bay leaf
1 T. cayenne pepper
1 T. adobo
1 T. garlic powder
Salt & Pepper
Olive oil
Peel and cut squash into 1-inch chunks.
Saute onions in olive oil for about 4-5 minutes. Add rice and stir for one minute.
Add water or broth, bay leaf, sage, salt and pepper.
Bring to boil. Then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed.
In another pan, cook turkey with cayenne, garlic, adobo, salt & pepper. Drain and set aside.
When rice and squash are done (squash will be tender when pierced with a fork), fold in the turkey.
Stir well.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003 at 7:30 pm and is filed under entrees.

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