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This Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash is loaded with nourishment and has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. High protein, this is a delicious breakfast without the eggs!
Breakfast hashes are always my go to on busy weeks. I meal prep them over the weekend and eat them all week long. It still amazes me how many people don't meal prep. Someone signed up for my meal plans recently and said she didn't realize she would have to meal prep. She was making all her meals at meal time and making different ones at that.
I'm a big believer in meal prep! Not only is it a huge timesaver (no multiple trips to the store or making multiple meals throughout the week), but it also saves you money from buying multiple foods you don't eat throughout the week and end up throwing out.
Call me crazy, but there's nothing better than looking in my fridge on Friday and seeing it empty. Meal plans work and make healthy eating so easy!
Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash
This butternut squash breakfast hash is perfect for a healthy meal prep! Filling, nourishing with just the right balance of sweet and savory fall flavors. Egg-free, dairy-free and Whole30 compliant too! An easy, make-ahead breakfast for those who want to eat healthy all week long.
What You Need
- Lean ground meat (I used turkey)
- Butternut squash
- Apple
- Kale
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
How To Make It
In a skillet! Everything is cooked on the stove together on the skillet until the veggies are tender and meat is browned. It's really simple! That's why I love making breakfast hashes for meal prep because they take less than 30 minutes and I can enjoy them all week long.
Helpful Tips
Buy pre-cut butternut squash. This is a HUGE timesaver! I'm all about taking shortcuts and saving time whenever possible. Buy freshly chopped butternut squash at the store in the produce section or in the freezer section. Make sure you thaw and pat dry with paper towels before cooking. Also note, thawed squash will cook faster than fresh.
Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey or beef, pork or chicken breast
- 1 butternut squash chopped and cubed, about 4 cups
- 1 apple cored and chopped
- 2 cups kale de-stemmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil and cubed butternut squash to a large skillet. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper.
- Cook the butternut squash 10-12 minutes until slightly tender stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the butternut squash. Using a spatula or spoon, break up the turkey while it cooks.
- Once the turkey is almost browned, add the chopped apple and kale to the skillet. Stir and cook another 5-8 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the heat, serve immediately or portion into meal prep containers for make ahead breakfasts.
Notes
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Nutrition
This is so delicious. I had to add half sweet potato and half butternut squash because my squash was on its last legs, but still, yum! I loved the combination of veggies with the sweet of the apple and cinnamon.