Turkey and Butternut Squash Skillet with Spinach
Savory herbed turkey skillet tossed with fork-tender cubes of squash and tender wilted baby spinach.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Keto
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey, lean
- 450 g butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes
- 150 g baby spinach, fresh
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
Method
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed butternut squash and 0.25 cup water. Cover tightly and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.10 min timer
- Uncover the skillet, move the squash to one side, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground turkey, finely grated garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and salt. Cook, breaking up the turkey into bite-sized crumbles, until the poultry is fully browned and reaches 165°F (74°C), about 8 minutes.8 min timer
- Add the baby spinach to the skillet and toss everything together over medium heat until the leaves wilt completely, about 2 minutes.2 min timer
- Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon into bowls to serve warm.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Made with olive oil, fresh rosemary, and tender squash, avoiding nightshades, grains, and seed spices.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Free of gluten, soy, and seaweed.
- Pregnant: Contains thoroughly cooked lean turkey, fresh vegetables, and no alcohol or unpasteurized products.
- Toddler (1–3): Tender squash cubes and finely crumbled turkey that are easy to chew.
- Kid (4–12): Mild savory turkey crumbles with naturally sweet squash.
AIP check: watch for nightshade spices (paprika, chili, cayenne), seed spices (cumin, coriander seed), seed oils and hidden sugar. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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