twice-baked butternut squash turkey mash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twice-Baked Butternut Squash Turkey Mash

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

1 butternut squash, cubed (about 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
1 apple, cored and diced
1 pound ground turkey
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
olive oil spray
1 tablespoon almond flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place cubed butternut squash on parchment paper and spread out so they are not overlapping. Cook for 30 minutes or until soft. Remove squash from the oven and let is cool slightly. Turn down to 350 F.

3. Place the squash is a food processor and pulse until smooth.

4. Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and apples and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the ground turkey, parsley, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook, breaking apart the turkey until no pink remains. About 10 minutes.

5. In a large bowl, mix the mashed butternut squash and meat mixture.

5. Spray a 2-1/2 qt round baking dish with olive oil spray and pour mixture in, topping with 1 tablespoon of almond meal.

6. Bake for 10 minutes.


Original Recipe by Juli Bauer & George Bryant, The Paleo Kitchen