Description
Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey is a delightful dish that captures the essence of fall cooking. This nutrient-rich meal combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory ground turkey, creating a hearty and wholesome option for family dinners or meal prep. Bursting with flavor from aromatic spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish. Whip up this comforting bowl of goodness that will nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, diced and peeled
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 3 cups swiss chard, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups red onion, minced
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss diced butternut squash with canola oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare couscous by pouring boiling water over it in a bowl and covering for 5 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; sauté minced red onion until translucent. Add ground turkey and seasonings, cooking until browned.
- Stir in swiss chard until wilted.
- Combine roasted squash with turkey mixture and couscous; finish with fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg