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Sweet and Savory Roasted Butternut Squash With Ground Turkey
A hearty and flavorful dish combining roasted butternut squash with seasoned ground turkey and fresh spinach, topped with cheese and herbs.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- to taste salt salt
- to taste pepper pepper
Meat
- 1 pound ground turkey
Aromatics
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Spices & Herbs
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Greens & Cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar works well
- to taste fresh parsley parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and spices; cook until browned. Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine roasted squash with turkey mixture. Transfer to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with lentils or tofu.