Baked Butternut Squash – Healthy Habits Blog

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash or small pumpkin, halved and seeds removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)