Stuffed Delicata Squash with Venison, Goji Berries & Spinach
Your fall dinner reset --> stuffed delicata with venison, spinach + goji berries = protein-packed, GF/DF, and so freaking good.
Ingredients
Delicata Squash
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Delicata Squash, halved lengthwise + seeds removed
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Garlic Olive Oil - Kosterina

- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper
Filling
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Venison, or any ground meat
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Onion, diced
- 3 cloves3 cloves3 cloves Garlic, minced

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Thyme

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Rosemary, Dried

- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Cinnamon, Ground

- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Nutmeg, Ground
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Baby Spinach, fresh or frozen
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Goji Berries
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pure Maple Syrup, optional
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Roast the delicata: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Brush cut sides with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined sheet and roast for 25–30 min, until fork-tender and slightly caramelized.
- Make the filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté onion until softened.
- Add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add ground venison and cook until browned; season with thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Mix in soaked goji berries
- Add a splash of maple to balance flavors.
- Taste + adjust seasonings.
- Flip the roasted squash halves upright.
- Stuff generously with the venison mixture.
- Return to the oven for 10 minutes to meld everything together.
- Drizzle with a little maple.
- Add herbs or pumpkin seeds for texture.
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Breakfast Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Meat Nightshade Free Nut Free Other Paleo Poultry Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 311 |
| Fat: | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 22 g |
| Protein: | 31 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 134 mg |
| Fiber: | 4 g |
| Sugars: | 6 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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