Description
Roasted Butternut Squash With Ground Turkey: A cozy, nourishing main dish that pairs sweet roasted squash with savory ground turkey for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While squash roasts, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove squash from oven and transfer to a baking dish. Top with cooked turkey mixture and gently combine.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and return to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and reheat nicely in the microwave or oven.
- You can optionally turn this into a one-pan dish by mixing the turkey directly with the roasted squash on the sheet before adding cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 650 mg
- Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 22 g
- Fiber: Approximately 5 g
- Protein: Approximately 20 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 85 mg
Keywords: roasted butternut squash, ground turkey, turkey and squash, cozy dinner, healthy dinner, weeknight meal, meal prep, comfort food