Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet
Whip up this quick Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet for a savory, healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the cauliflower florets and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Return the sautéed cauliflower to the skillet. If needed, add chicken broth for moisture and simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg