Chorizo Stuffed Summer Squash Recipes

CHORIZO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.
• Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
• Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

CHORIZO SPAGHETTI SQUASH SKILLET

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute sausage, yellow pepper, onion and mushrooms until onion is tender, about 5 minutes., Separate strands of squash with a fork; add to skillet. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes. If desired, top with green onions.

CHORIZO-STUFFED CHAYOTE SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chayotes and boil for 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the chayotes and let them cool slightly. Then cut the chayotes in half, removing and discarding the pit from each one. Carefully scoop out the flesh from each chayote and transfer it to a small bowl. Transfer the empty chayote skins to a baking sheet.
• Cook the chorizo in a dry medium sauté pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until browned. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 8 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the chayote flesh and half of the Manchego cheese, and stir to combine and melt the cheese. Season the filling to taste with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
• Scoop the filling into the chayote skins, dividing it equally. Top with the remaining Manchego cheese, and sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles.