Description
A comforting dish featuring roasted butternut squash and savory ground turkey, perfect for cooler weather and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it sizzles.
- Once both the squash and turkey are cooked, combine them in the skillet and stir together to mix flavors.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: butternut squash, ground turkey, weeknight dinner, comfort food, healthy recipe