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Butternut Squash Chili

This Butternut Squash Chili is the perfect easy dinner for brisk fall and winter nights. Gather the family around the table and warm up with a delicious bowl of this hearty and healthy meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1 whole onion diced
  • 7 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 TB chili powder
  • 1 TB ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 TB tomato paste
  • 2 green bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • 29 oz fire-roasted tomatoes with juices
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 28 oz black beans from cans, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled/seeded, and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for topping optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and coriander. Stir to combine, 10 seconds.
  2. Add ground turkey to pot and sprinkle 1 tsp salt over it; cook/stir to break up into small pieces. When turkey is cooked through, add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds.
  3. Add bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes with juices, and broth. Scrape bottom of pan while stirring. Bring chili to a simmer; simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  4. Add beans and squash. Bring chili back to a simmer and simmer covered another 20 minutes or just until squash is tender but not mushy. Remove from heat.
  5. Taste and add additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Serve warm, with shredded cheddar if desired.

Notes

  • Chili keeps well; simply cover and chill in fridge. Reheat by bringing back to simmer on stovetop.
  • You can also use ground beef or chicken. 
  • Make it meatless by using veggie broth and omitting meat.
  • This recipe is part of our cozy Soups and Stews Collection.  
  • This butternut chili goes beautifully with Honey Cornbread Muffins (No Refined Sugar)
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Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 385mg (16%) Potassium 1736mg (50%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 8741IU (175%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 191mg (19%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 385mg 16%
Potassium 1736mg 37%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 8741IU 175%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 191mg 19%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.