Description
A refined weeknight skillet dish marrying tender turkey with caramelized cauliflower, finished with buttery garlic sauce and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or crème fraîche (optional)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat turkey dry, cut cauliflower into uniform florets, and season the turkey lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and add cauliflower in a single layer, browning undisturbed for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir cauliflower until most florets are colored but still slightly firm, then move to the skillet’s rim or a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add ground turkey, break it up with a spatula, and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Push turkey to one side, add 1 tbsp butter and diced onion to the space, sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and return cauliflower to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, add remaining butter and lemon zest, stirring until butter melts into a silky sauce.
- If using, stir in heavy cream for extra silkiness.
- Finish with lemon juice, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning to taste before serving immediately.
Notes
Finish with a squeeze of lemon before serving for added brightness. Store leftovers in airtight containers. Reheat gently on stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg