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Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey

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Delicious Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/2 tsp canola oil
  • 3 cups swiss chard, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups red onion, finely minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced butternut squash with canola oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast 35 minutes, then broil 3 minutes to caramelize. Set aside.
  2. Bring 1 cup water to boil. Place couscous in a bowl, pour boiling water over it, cover, and let sit 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover until serving.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 tsp canola oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add red onion, cook 3 minutes until softened. Add ground turkey, lemon pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook 3 minutes, breaking up turkey. Add swiss chard and cook 2 minutes until turkey is done. Set aside.
  4. Assemble plates: portion couscous, top with turkey and chard mixture, add roasted butternut squash around edges or on top. Drizzle lemon juice before serving.

Notes

  • Use lean ground turkey to reduce grease.
  • Fluff couscous gently to avoid clumping.
  • Optional: drizzle a little olive oil on couscous for extra flavor.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: Healthy