Acorn Squash makes me happy

Tried this recipe for the first time last week. It is perfect for a cold fall night. The recipe makes 2 servings, but I made double because I had 2 acorn squashes in my CSA that week. Worked out great as I was then able to take one serving to work the next day. It re-heats well!

The original recipe called for 1 apple chopped, but I subbed this for jalapeno. I'm a big fan of the sweet and spicy mix, but I think either would be delicious!

2 Servings

1 small acorn squash

6-7oz. ground lean turkey or beef

1 jalapeno

1 small onion

2 cloves garlic

paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (whatever other spices you'd like to add)

Cut the acorn squash in half. With a spoon, dig out the seeds and pulp like you would a pumpkin. Cut a flat spot on the bottom of the squash so it sits on the pan. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees and place both halves in face up. I sprinkled some paprika and cinnamon on both sides before baking for 25 minutes.

While the squash is cooking, brown your meat in a skillet, adding the onion, jalapeno and spices. I used a whole jalapeno and half of the seeds, for just a little kick. After 25 minutes, remove the squash and fill the cavity with the meat mixture. Return the squash to the oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool before eating.

***The asparagus in the picture was steamed lightly and drizzled gently with olive oil.

Today's Food Log

BREAKFAST

4oz chicken

4 egg whites with spinach and mushroom

Coffee with dash of coconut milk

SNACK

Handful of cashews

LUNCH

1 Apple

1 cup shrimp cooked in coconut oil - added cayenne pepper, cilantro

Grande Americano with dash of heavy whip

SNACK

1 hard boiled egg

DINNER

2 cups patty pan squash

3 oz. Halibut, flavored with 1/2 a lime, 1/2 a jalapeno and cilantro

Today's Workout Log

OHS 5(115), 5(135), 5(145)PR!!

My 1RM before this workout was 140, so I was really happy with this. Need to find my new 1RM!

WOD: 9:46

500M Row
(5 Rounds for time of:
10 Kettlebell swings (heavy)
50 Single-unders)
400M Run

I used the 35lb KB to save my back, I haven't done these since before my injury. They felt good, I'll go higher next time. But wow, my arms were maxed out after the OHS's I think!