Squash and Turkey Bake

A comforting turkey and mushroom bake topped with mashed butternut squash, orange zest, and butter, then baked until golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 406 kcals 1624 kcals
Carbohydrates 22 grams 88 grams
Fat 10 grams 40 grams
Protein 40 grams 160 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
30
g
Flour
heaped tablespoons
CondimentsSauces
1
dash
Dairy
20
g
Butter
a knob, plus extra for dotting
Fruits
1
tsp
Orange Zest
grated, to taste
Liquids
400
ml
Meat
500
g
Turkey
minced
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
large, peeled and finely sliced
3
sprig
Thyme
leaves only
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
divided use
Vegetables
1
piece
Butternut Squash
medium-sized, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1
piece
Onion
large, peeled and roughly chopped
15
piece
Chestnut Mushrooms
cut into thick slices or quarters

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Steam the chopped butternut squash for 20-30 minutes until soft enough to mash.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until pale gold.
  • Add the mushrooms and thyme leaves to the pan and fry until softened.
  • Brown the minced turkey in a tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the flour followed by the red wine and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes then combine with the onion and mushroom mixture.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture into a baking dish.
  • Mash the squash with butter, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the mash over the turkey, dot with butter, and bake for 35-45 minutes.