Effortless 27 Super Lazy High Protein Dinner for Fall

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional, for sweetness)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
2. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in butternut squash cubes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard, then pour over the skillet. Stir to coat everything evenly.
4. Cover the skillet and let it simmer on medium-low for 8-10 minutes, until the squash is tender and the flavors meld together.
5. Fold in the baby spinach and dried cranberries (if using), cooking for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts. Serve hot, straight from the skillet.