Description
This Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender ground turkey, fragrant garlic butter, and wholesome cauliflower come together in a deliciously seasoned skillet dish. Top it off with fresh parsley and Parmesan for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
Garlic Butter and Vegetables:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5–6 minutes.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Push the turkey to one side of the pan and melt the butter on the empty side. Add garlic and onion, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir everything together in the skillet. Add cauliflower, paprika, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cook Cauliflower: Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet, and cook on medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lid and cook uncovered for another 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use ground chicken instead of turkey.
- Add baby spinach for extra greens.
- For a dairy-free version, use more olive oil and skip the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
