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Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey

Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey

A comforting dish combining the hearty sweetness of butternut squash with savory ground turkey, perfect for healthy dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 plates
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 1 large butternut squash diced
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Turkey Mixture
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 small red onion minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup Swiss chard chopped
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
To Finish
  • 1 large lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Heatproof bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced squash with canola oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Spread it out evenly on a lined baking sheet and roast for 35 minutes. Broil for an additional 3 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Pour it over the couscous in a heatproof bowl, then cover it for 7 minutes.
  3. Sauté minced red onion in a skillet with a bit of canola oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add lean ground turkey and seasonings, sear for 3-4 minutes until browned, then mix.
  4. Add chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted and turkey is cooked through.
  5. Assemble your plates by placing a scoop of couscous, followed by the turkey mixture, and top with the roasted squash. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor if desired.

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