Description
Warm up with a bowl of this comforting and nutritious Easy Butternut Squash Chili with your choice of ground turkey or beef. Packed with protein and fiber, this hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- chopped cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and brown the meat: In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown the ground turkey or beef.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in butternut squash, black beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and spices.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes until squash is tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- Add corn or bell peppers for extra color and flavor.
- For a spicier version, stir in a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
