Butternut squash & apple hash with ground/minced turkey or chicken

There are some delicious Autumn (Fall) flavours in this satisfying hash. Serve it with a side of sautéed vegetables for dinner or toss a fried egg on top for a hearty breakfast on a cool, crisp morning ...
If you are not a kale lover, just replace it with spinach or chard. Some may even prefer to leave it out - the recipe is still delicious.

Ingredients:

Serves Four

1 Tbsp. coconut oil, divided
1 medium onion, diced
1 small butternut squash (1 ½ lbs.), peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 medium apple, cored and diced
12 ounces ground/minced turkey or chicken
½ tsp. dried sage
¼ tsp. dried thyme
¼ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. sea salt
Pinch of nutmeg and/or red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups kale, chard or spinach, washed and torn

Method:

1. Combine ground/minced turkey or chicken, sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg or red pepper flakes (if using) in small bowl. Stir with large spoon or use your hands to combine. Set aside.
2. Place a large pan/skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. coconut oil and heat just until oil starts to shimmer. Add onion and butternut squash. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add 3 Tbsp. water and diced apple. Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Move vegetable mixture to one side of the pan. Add 1 tsp. coconut oil and turkey/chicken mixture. Allow turkey/chicken to cook a few minutes before breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon.
5. Continue to cook 5-6 minutes or until turkey/chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Stir to combine vegetables and meat.
6. Place kale/chard/spinach on top of hash and cover with a lid. Allow greens to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Stir, season with additional salt and pepper and serve.

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From an original recipe here

There are a variety of recipe ideas to this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan