Description
This Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet is a quick and healthy one-pan meal. Packed with lean ground turkey, tender cauliflower, and a rich garlic butter sauce, it’s full of flavor while being low-carb and perfect for a nutritious dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Cook the Cauliflower – In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower florets and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they start to become tender and slightly golden. Remove the cauliflower from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Turkey – In the same skillet, add the ground turkey. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
- Add the Garlic Butter – Once the turkey is cooked, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Combine – Add the cooked cauliflower back into the skillet and stir everything together, allowing the cauliflower to absorb the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve – Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your flavorful, healthy skillet meal!
Notes
- You can substitute the ground turkey with lean ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- If you like extra veggies, you can add some chopped spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini into the skillet.
- For a creamier dish, you can stir in a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream or Greek yogurt after the garlic butter is added.
- To make this meal spicier, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg