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    Baked Turkey Casserole with Cauliflower & Mushrooms

    Published: Sep 4, 2018 · Modified: Mar 28, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

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    Raise your hand if you need another healthy dinner recipe idea - especially one with make-ahead tips included! This baked turkey casserole with cauliflower and mushrooms is a great option.
    Raise your hand if you need another healthy dinner recipe idea! This baked turkey casserole with cauliflower and mushrooms is a great option. 270 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #casserole #healthydinner

    Baked Turkey Casserole Recipe with Cauliflower & Mushrooms

    Today was the first day of school and the morning kicked off bright and early. With a 7:30am start time, there was plenty of moaning and groaning when the boys' alarm clocks went off! First year of high school for one and grade 11 for the other.

    Cue Cher's "If I Could Turn Back Time"!

    It wouldn't be the first day of school without morning pictures, accompanying shenanigans included. As you can see in the pictures below, things started out friendly (the perfect little school boys) and quickly fell apart into typical sibling antics.😂

    Tons of veggies packed into this ground turkey casserole! Make ahead the individual components and bake right before serving. 270 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #healthyrecipe #glutenfree

    First day of school 2018

    Now that the boys are back to school, I'm pulling out my best easy dinner recipes, and this ground turkey casserole falls into that category, particularly with the make-ahead tips I included in the next section.

    Ground turkey, roasted cauliflower and sauteed mushrooms in a large skillet.

    Make ahead casserole steps:

    • All of the components of this recipe can be made ahead. About half an hour before dinnertime, combine the cooked turkey, mushrooms and cauliflower in the baking dish, cover with the tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, and bake.
    • Since the ingredients will be cold from the fridge, it will take longer than 15 minutes to heat up the casserole in the oven. Plan for 25 to 30 minutes.
    • To eliminate one step, use your favorite jarred tomato sauce rather than making a homemade sauce.
    • Double up on the ground turkey and save the second half for another recipe, such as my favorite ground turkey stir-fry.

    Ready for another easy dinner recipe? This gluten free casserole is packed with vegetables and protein. 270 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #turkey #dinnerrecipe

    What to serve with this ground turkey casserole:

    • Looking to lower your carbs? Spoon this turkey casserole over sauteed zucchini or yellow squash noodles. My favorite lower carb option is spaghetti squash!
    • Alternatively, serve the casserole over spaghetti, brown rice or quinoa. If you freeze your quinoa into dinner-sized servings ahead of time, you can save even more time!

    Ground turkey, roasted cauliflower and mushrooms make this the perfect weeknight casserole. Make ahead the components for faster cooking time. 270 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. #turkey #cauliflower

    Other ground turkey casserole recipes:

    Greek Turkey, Rice & Feta Casserole {Cookin' Canuck}
    Southwestern Turkey Rice Casserole {Cookin' Canuck}
    Easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole {Wonky Wonderful}
    Chili Cornbread Bake {Valerie's Kitchen}

    Raise your hand if you need another healthy dinner recipe idea! This baked turkey casserole with cauliflower and mushrooms is a great option. 270 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #casserole #healthydinner

    Baked Turkey Casserole with Cauliflower & Mushrooms

    Raise your hand if you need another healthy dinner recipe idea - especially one with make-ahead tips included! This baked turkey casserole with cauliflower and mushrooms is a great option.
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Clean Eating, Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 269.8kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Cauliflower:

    • 5 cups cauliflower florets
    • 4 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

    The Sauce:

    • 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil
    • 5 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 2 bay leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley

    The Casserole:

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 6 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper divided
    • 1 pound lean ground turkey
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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    Instructions

    The Cauliflower:

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    • On a baking sheet, combine the cauliflower florets, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the cauliflower.
    • Roast until the cauliflower is just tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.

    The Sauce:

    • Heat the olive oil in the middle of a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic to the oil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    • Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the salt and parsley.

    The Casserole:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 7- by 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown. Season with ¼ teaspoon and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
    • In the same skillet, cook the ground turkey. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Crumble with a wooden spoon until cooked through. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the mushrooms and roasted cauliflower to the cooked turkey, and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
    • Pour the tomato sauce over top of the turkey mixture, spreading evenly. Top with the Parmesan cheese.
    • Bake until the casserole is heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 7 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 269.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.5g | Protein: 22.2g | Fat: 12.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 808.8mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 11g
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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