Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet
If you’re searching for a quick, satisfying dinner option, look no further than this Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet. This one-pan meal combines tender ground turkey sautéed in rich garlic butter with perfectly cooked cauliflower florets. The result is a flavorful dish that feels indulgent yet remains healthy and light—ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dinner that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- 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)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped cauliflower and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add ground turkey. Cook for about 5–6 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return sautéed cauliflower to the skillet and pour in chicken broth if desired. Simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes until everything is well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg