Description
This skillet is the kind of cozy, wholesome meal that feels like fall in a pan. The sweetness of roasted butternut squash balances beautifully with savory turkey, smoky paprika, and melty Gruyère cheese. It’s hearty, colorful, and perfect for when you want comfort food that still feels light and nourishing.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 butternut squash (about 3 cups, peeled and cubed)
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika
¾ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Fresh cilantro and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic and bell pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it browns. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Once turkey is cooked, add cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth. Stir well and cover. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, until squash is tender.
Uncover and stir in Gruyère cheese. Let it melt into the mixture.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 30g