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Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower

A quick, flavorful skillet meal featuring browned ground turkey and tender cauliflower coated in rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cauliflower head cut into small florets
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground turkey.
  2. Cook until lightly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Season with paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Stir in garlic and butter until melted and fragrant.
  5. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat in garlic butter.
  6. Cover and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender.
  7. Stir in lemon juice if desired.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For a creamy version, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.