Turkey and Squash Bowl with Spinach, Goat Cheese, & Walnuts
Stay full and fit this Fall season with high protein turkey and squash bowl with spinach, goat cheese, & walnuts!
I’m in my new mom era, so cooking elaborate new meals is just not in the cards. However, I refuse to miss out on seasonal recipes because autumn flavors are my favorite!
This Turkey & Squash bowl adheres to the ‘B’ and the ‘N’ in the The BNT Protocol outlined in my book How to Eat Like a Normal Person.
If you haven’t read the book, BNT stands for…
B: Balanced with all 3 macronutrients (carbs, protein, fats)
N: at least 80% of the ingredients are from Nutritious sources
T: Timed every 3-6 hours
Bonus points that this meal is low effort, easy to meal prep, and taste pretty good. Enjoy!
I adapted this recipe from Lite Cravings.
Turkey Squash Bowl with Spinach & Goat Cheese
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
3 cups cubed butternut squash, fresh or frozen
2 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 tsp smoked paprika, divided
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
3-4 cups baby spinach or kale
1/4 cup goat cheese
1/4 cup crushed walnuts
Instructions
If using fresh (raw) butternut squash, preheat oven to 400’F. Season with dalt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 30-35 minutes. If using frozen, add butternut squash in step 4.
Meanwhile, add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet. Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned.
If using frozen butternut squash, add it to the pan. Season with 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp of smoke paprika, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
Add turkey and season with 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Break meat apart while it cooks for 10-15 minutes.
Turn heat on low and add spinach. Mix until wilted. Top with crumbled goat cheese and crushed walnuts.
Alternatives
Swap squash for sweet potato
Use ground turkey or lean ground beef
Replace butternut squash with any squash you have on hand!
If you made this healthy Turkey & Squash Bowl with Goat Cheese, Spinach, and Walnuts, let me know! Post your culinary creation on Instagram and tag @kaitrichardsonrd.
About the author: Kait Richardson, RDN, is a registered dietitian in Orlando, FL who helps yo-yo dieters break the “all-or-nothing” mindset, find balance with food, and lose weight without restricting. She does group speaking events and is the co-host of the Nutrition Awareness Podcast. Her book How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-Or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Body is coming Fall 2024 and available for preorder.
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