Description
A comforting and nutritious dish combining sweet roasted butternut squash with savory ground turkey, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash: peel, cut, and cube into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the squash and season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Toss to coat.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Toss in the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Combine the roasted squash with the turkey in the skillet, gently stirring to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: butternut squash, ground turkey, healthy dinner, comforting recipe, family meal