Roasted fall squash, smoky ground turkey, and brown rice make a colorful Tex-Mex bowl finished with a tangy lime-yogurt drizzle.
- Total time: 55 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $10
- Calories per serving: 650 cal
- Stovetop
- Oven
Health: Brown rice adds whole-grain fiber and a chewy texture, but takes longer to cook than white rice.
Drink pairing: Lime sparkling water complements the smoky spices and bright yogurt drizzle.
Details
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey - Ferndale12 ounces $5.39
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Long-grain brown rice1/2 cup dry $5.49
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Winter squash, such as butternutAbout 1 1/2 pounds whole, yielding 1 pound peeled and seeded $4.99
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Yellow onion4 ounces $9.25
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Garlic2 cloves $1.75
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Canola oil2 teaspoons $5.99
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Extra-fine sea salt1 7/8 teaspoons, divided $2.52
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon $3.49
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon $3.49
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Dried oregano1/2 teaspoon $2.89
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Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/4 cup $4.99
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Lime1 $3.99
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Season 12 ounces ground turkey with 3/4 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt and refrigerate while you prepare the other components.
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Rinse 1/2 cup dry brown rice. Combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to low. Simmer for 40–45 minutes, until tender and the water is absorbed, then remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Prepare the other components while it cooks.
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Peel and seed about 1 1/2 pounds whole winter squash to yield 1 pound flesh; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel 4 ounces yellow onion and cut into thick wedges. Toss on a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 teaspoon canola oil and 1 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender with browned edges.
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Mince 2 garlic cloves. Zest 1 lime, then halve it. Stir 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt with the lime zest and the juice of one lime half. Add 1–2 teaspoons water to make a drizzle; cut the other lime half into wedges.
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When the rice has about 15 minutes left, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned turkey and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until lightly browned.
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Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add:
- The 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Stir for 30 seconds, then add 2 tablespoons water. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the turkey reaches 165°F and stays moist rather than dry.
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Fluff the rice and divide between two bowls. Arrange the roasted squash and onion alongside the smoky turkey, spoon over the lime-yogurt drizzle, and serve with the lime wedges.
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