Description
Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey is the perfect dish to warm you up during the cooler months. This nutritious and flavorful meal combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with seasoned ground turkey, creating a satisfying experience for your taste buds. Packed with protein and vitamins, it’s not only delicious but also a fantastic option for meal prep or entertaining guests. Whether served as a main dish or alongside grains and greens, this recipe shines during autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, diced and peeled
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup couscous
- 3 cups swiss chard, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 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 large bowl, combine diced butternut squash with canola oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Pour boiling water over couscous in another bowl; cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add canola oil and minced red onion; sauté until translucent. Add ground turkey and spices; cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped swiss chard until wilted. Fluff couscous and mix into the skillet along with roasted butternut squash and lemon juice.
- Serve warm as a hearty main course or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg