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Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet

A delicious and healthy skillet dish featuring ground turkey sautéed in garlic butter with cauliflower and seasonings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb ground turkey lean
Vegetables
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Fats
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional

Method
 

Cook the Turkey
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Cauliflower
  1. While the turkey is cooking, steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, add the steamed cauliflower to the skillet with the turkey.
Combine and Season
  1. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, spinach, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be served over rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.

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