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High Protein Butternut Squash Bake
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). Steam or roast squash for 10-12 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook until browned.
- Whisk cottage cheese, egg whites, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Fold in turkey mixture and squash.
- Transfer to baking dish, top with parmesan and sage, then bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the casserole is fully cooked and set before serving.