Description
Garlic Butter Turkey Cauliflower Skillet is a delightful dish that combines ground turkey and cauliflower in a rich, buttery sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey: 1 lb (450 g)
- Cauliflower florets: 4 cups (about 1 medium head)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Butter: 4 tablespoons (56 g)
- Fresh thyme: 2 teaspoons, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Black pepper: to taste
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated (for serving)
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by washing and cutting it into small florets.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up and cooking until browned and fully cooked.
- Combine cauliflower florets with the turkey and onion, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and sauté until tender.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, and stir until melted and evenly coats the mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh cauliflower is preferred for better texture and flavor.
- Consider adding a splash of lemon juice or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different vegetables or proteins to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Turkey, Cauliflower, Skillet, Healthy Dinner