Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Rinse 1/2 cup dry brown rice.

2. 2.

   Combine the rinsed rice, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 35–40 minutes, until tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff before serving. Prepare the other components while it cooks.

3. 3.

   Remove the seeds and any tough skin from enough winter squash to yield 1 1/2 pounds trimmed flesh; cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss on the prepared baking sheet with 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1 1/8 teaspoons extra-fine sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender with browned edges.

4. 4.

   Finely dice 4 ounces yellow onion and mince 2 garlic cloves. In a separate bowl, gently mix 12 ounces ground turkey with 3/4 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt. Refrigerate the seasoned turkey while you prepare the drizzle.

5. 5.

   Stir together 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup. Add 1 tablespoon water to make a spoonable drizzle.

6. 6.

   When the rice has about 15 minutes left, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and 1/8 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt; cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; stir for 30 seconds.

7. 7.

   Add the seasoned turkey to the skillet. Cook for 7–9 minutes, breaking it into bite-size crumbles, until lightly browned and the thickest clumps reach 165°F. Stir in 2 tablespoons water and scrape up the browned bits to keep the turkey moist.

8. 8.

   Divide the fluffed rice between two bowls. Arrange the roasted squash and sage turkey alongside it, spoon the maple-yogurt drizzle over the top, and serve.

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