Butternut Squash Turkey Chili

Butternut Squash Turkey Chili is made with ground turkey, butternut squash, and plenty of warm spices. This meal is hearty, comforting, and it comes together quickly. It’s great for meal prep dinner and it’s freezer friendly! The sweetness of the butternut squash paired so well with the ground turkey and warm spices that this recipe quickly became a favorite. One of the best things about chili is that it tastes even better the next few days after, so it’s great for meal prep.

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 247 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - olive oil
1 lb - lean ground turkey
1 - red onion
3 cloves - garlic
2 tablespoons - chili powder
2 teaspoons - smoked paprika
2 teaspoons - ground cumin
1 tsp - dried oregano
¼ tsp - cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons - tomato paste
1 ½ cups - butternut squash
1 cup - chicken stock
15 ounces - fire roasted diced tomatoes
a pinch of salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
15 ounces - kidney beans
¼ cup - cilantro
2 tablespoons - fresh lime juice

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the ground turkey and break up into small chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes longer.
Add the garlic and spices, and cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.
Add the butternut squash, chicken stock, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then add the beans. Lower the heat to medium low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until thickened and the squash is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and lime, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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