Description
A hearty and nutritious skillet dish featuring ground turkey and sweet butternut squash, enhanced with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground turkey. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cubed butternut squash and stir to combine. Sprinkle with spices, and stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 10-12 minutes, until squash is tender.
- Remove the lid, add baby spinach, and stir until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is adaptable—add other veggies or spices as desired. Perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg