Description
A cozy and quick one-skillet dish featuring roasted butternut squash and seasoned ground turkey that is perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Once the squash is done, combine it with the ground turkey mixture in the skillet, mixing well to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Make sure to preheat the oven for even roasting and avoid under-seasoning the turkey for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: butternut squash, ground turkey, one skillet dinner, quick meals, healthy recipes