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Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts⏱ 70 min total
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Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Per 1 serving · 685 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
486
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    36g
    27% of calories
  • Carbs
    64g
    48% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    26% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts (685 g) has 486 calories, with 36 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), dietary fiber (55% DV) and Vitamin A (56% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
71cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.4g
Net carbs
48g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
15g
18 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein71%
  • Dietary fiber55%
  • Vitamin A56%
  • Vitamin C251%
  • Vitamin E44%
  • Vitamin K572%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 50 min
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment. Place the halved acorn squash cut side up, season lightly with salt and pepper, and roast until just starting to soften, about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, warm half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant and the onion begins to soften, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the kale and sage; cook, stirring, until the kale is wilted and deep green, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, mix the ground turkey with curry powder, tomato paste, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fold in the cooked vegetable mixture until evenly combined.

  5. 5

    Divide the filling into two portions, shape each into a mound, and spoon into the roasted squash cavities on the sheet pan.

  6. 6

    Toss the Brussels sprouts with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, then spread on the same pan around the squash.

  7. 7

    Roast until the turkey reaches 165°F internally, the squash is tender, and the sprouts are browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (685 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A504 μg
56%
Vitamin C226 mg
251%
Vitamin D0.5 μg
3%
Vitamin E7 mg
44%
Vitamin K687 μg
572%
Thiamine1 mg
57%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
37%
Niacin13 mg
83%
Vitamin B62 mg
137%
Folate (B9)234 μg
59%
Vitamin B121 μg
48%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
53%
Choline119 mg
22%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium311 mg
31%
Iron8 mg
103%
Potassium2,796 mg
59%
Magnesium200 mg
48%
Phosphorus548 mg
78%
Zinc5 mg
42%
Copper2 mg
190%
Manganese2 mg
74%
Selenium34 μg
62%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene68 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene5,722 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose7 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose7 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene24,449 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0.2 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol23 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.2 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 486 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 92min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

One serving of Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts (1 serving) has 486 calories, which works out to 71 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts high in protein?

It provides a solid 36 g of protein per serving (71% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

258 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Turkey and Sage ­Stuffed Acorn Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?

18 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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