Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring sweet roasted butternut squash combined with savory ground turkey, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Fresh thyme or sage, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Poz pepper, to taste
- Paprika, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, seasoning as desired.
- Combine the roasted squash with the turkey mixture and stir gently.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, optionally with feta cheese or toasted pecans.
Notes
Be sure to roast the squash until caramelized for the best flavor. Consider different herb variations for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: butternut squash, ground turkey, autumn recipe, comfort food, healthy meal