Description
Warm up with this hearty Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili, filled with savory turkey, sweet butternut squash, and wholesome beans. Perfect for chilly nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Your Base: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté diced onions and minced garlic until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the Turkey: Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir until no pink remains (approximately 7 minutes).
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the butternut squash and bell peppers. Mix well before adding the canned tomatoes with their juices.
- Spice Things Up: Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Bean Time: Add the rinsed kidney beans to your pot, stirring gently. Let everything simmer together for another 15 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Serve It Up: Transfer servings into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce. Feel free to substitute ground turkey with chicken or a plant-based protein. To make it heartier, add corn or other beans of your choice.