Description
Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey is a delightful autumn dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This wholesome recipe showcases tender, caramelized butternut squash paired with seasoned ground turkey and nutrient-rich greens. It’s an ideal option for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a comforting yet healthy meal that everyone in your family will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a satisfying dish that’s both delicious and nutritious. Serve it as a standalone main course or alongside your favorite salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 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 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 tsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups red onion, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 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
- 3 cups swiss chard, finely chopped
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss diced butternut squash with canola oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare couscous by adding it to boiling water in a saucepan; cover and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- In a skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat and sauté minced onion until translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, stirring in lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in chopped swiss chard to the turkey mixture until wilted. Combine roasted squash with turkey mixture and couscous; drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg