Description
This Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of tender ground turkey, sautéed cauliflower, and a delicious garlic butter sauce is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Turkey:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the Cauliflower: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower florets and sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove cauliflower and set aside.
- Brown the Turkey: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add ground turkey, cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine & Simmer: Return cauliflower to the skillet. If dry, add chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Ground Turkey, Cauliflower Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner Recipe
