Description
Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet is a flavorful and satisfying low-carb skillet meal that combines tender ground turkey with cauliflower, seasoned with aromatic garlic butter and melted mozzarella cheese. A quick and easy stovetop dish perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ground Turkey:
1 pound
Unsalted Butter:
3 tablespoons divided
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Onion:
1 small, diced
Cauliflower:
1 medium head, cut into small florets
Paprika:
1 teaspoon
Italian Seasoning:
1/2 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Chicken Broth:
1/4 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
1/2 cup (optional)
Fresh Parsley:
2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Ground Turkey: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes. Transfer turkey to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare Cauliflower: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and onion, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in cauliflower florets, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes until cauliflower is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Return turkey to the skillet, stir everything together, and cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired and cover for 1–2 minutes until melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, replace some butter with olive oil.
- You can substitute broccoli for cauliflower or use a mix of both.
- This dish makes a great low-carb meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Skillet Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
