Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring roasted butternut squash combined with savory ground turkey, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash, cubed
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika or cayenne for a kick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash: Cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, peel, and cube the flesh.
- Chop the onion and garlic.
- Sauté the ground turkey: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add minced garlic, then the ground turkey, and cook until browned.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the roasted butternut squash, turkey mixture, and seasonings.
- Spread the mixture on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Let it rest before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Cut the squash into uniform pieces for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for best caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, ground turkey, comfort food, autumn recipes, healthy dinner