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Garlic Butter Ground Turkey Skillet

Low Carb Healthy Recipe with Cauliflower that's amazing.
Course: easy weeknight meal, healthy, healthy eating, low carb, one skillet meal
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • garlic press
  • large deep skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring spoons & cups
  • cheese grater

Ingredients

  • 6 TBS butter
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp salt (DIVIDED)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (DIVIDED)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (DIVIDED)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (DIVIDED)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (DIVIDED)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Mince 4 garlic cloves and set aside. Rinse and cut head of cauliflower into bite size pieces.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt 4 TBS butter. Add in cauliflower pieces and sautee 7-10 minutes with lid on until lightly browned and softened.
    Stir every minute or so.
  • Halfway through cooking time season cauliflower with half of the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Once cauliflower is softened and lightly golden brown remove from skillet to a plate and set aside.
  • In same skillet over medium heat melt remaining 2 TBS butter.
  • Add in ground turkey. Break turkey up and brown until no longer pink and cooked through.
  • Stir in minced garlic, remainder of the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika for 1 minute.
  • Add back into skillet the sauteed cauliflower, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Stir to combine and heated through.
  • Serve over cooked rice, quinoa, noodles or potatoes of your choice or keep it low carb.