Sweet and Savory Roasted Butternut Squash With Ground Turkey

This Roasted Butternut Squash With Ground Turkey recipe combines sweet butternut squash with savory ground turkey, creating a healthy and satisfying meal.

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: autumn recipes, comfort food, Healthy Dinner, meal prep, Roasted Butternut Squash With Ground Turkey, vegetable recipes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing bowl
Skillet

Ingredients

For the Squash

1 large butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For the Turkey Filling

1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Leafy Greens

2 cups fresh spinach chopped

For the Topping

1 cup shredded cheese cheddar works well
to taste fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and spread onto the baking sheet.
Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
While roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium-high, add ground turkey, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned.
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Fold in chopped spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
Combine roasted squash with the turkey and spinach mixture in the skillet and toss until mixed.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture, reduce heat to low, and cook until melted.
Serve and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For best results, monitor roasting times and don't overcrowd the squash on the baking sheet.

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