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High Protein Butternut Squash Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 portions
Calories 420
A nutritious and protein-packed casserole combining lean turkey, creamy cottage cheese, and sweet butternut squash, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1.25 lbs 99% lean ground turkey

Dairy

  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 1 cup liquid egg whites

Vegetables

  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9x13 inch dish with non-stick spray.
  • Steam or roast butternut squash for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  • Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add turkey and cook until browned, reaching 165°F internally.
  • Mix cottage cheese, egg whites, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Fold turkey and squash into cottage cheese mixture, then transfer to dish.
  • Top with parmesan and sage, then bake for 35-40 minutes.

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to set.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash, High-Protein