Butternut Squash Turkey Chili! So easy to make and filled with this season’s goodness! You have to give this chili recipe a try!
October, for us, is all about soup, chili, pumpkin and all things squash related. I love fall because of the produce and can’t seem to get enough squash! I recently picked up some delicata and carnival squash and roasted it, along with some butternut squash from earlier in the week.
I had some leftover so this chili had to happen. Plus, it finally feels like fall here! This chili recipe is highly adaptable and so versatile. Use ground beef instead of turkey, or don’t use any meat at all. Frankly, all the beans, squash and veggies will do the job just fine!
And I whipped out this baby. I just love the color.
I even did a Facebook live video today, down below . . to show you guys just how easy this chili is to make! So, I hope you give this chili a try!
Butternut Squash Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion peeled and finely diced
- 1 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- pinch of nutmeg
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 1 28 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes (if needed)
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 heaping cups roasted butternut squash cubed
- Garnish: roasted delicata and carnival squash
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Using a dutch oven (cast iron cookware), or heavy bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook all of the turkey until it's mostly browned. Add in the onions, carrots and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add in the chopped red bell pepper and mix to incorporate for a few minutes.
- Add in the chili powder, cumin, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Stir together and then add in both cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes. Add in the black beans and garbanzo beans. Mix together and let cook for a few minutes. Season with more salt and pepper.
- Add the cubed, roasted butternut squash and turn down the heat to a low simmer. Let simmer and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes. Taste, season with more salt and pepper if needed, and serve.
- To serve: garnish with roasted delicata and carnival squash if desired. Sprinkle on fresh finely diced parsley and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from here.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
October 10, 2016 at 6:38 amI love fall for the exact same reasons! Bring on the soups, stews and chilis. This butternut squash version looks incredible, Alice! Love the turkey in here, too!
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says
October 10, 2016 at 10:00 amWe love all kinds of soups and chilis this time of year! They are so perfectly comforting and it’s so easy to cram in a load of veggies and all the good things!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
October 10, 2016 at 10:15 amSo hearty and delicious Alice! Chili and hearty soups are one of my favorite parts about fall!
Chelsea says
October 10, 2016 at 10:16 amButternut squash in chili is genius! yum!!
Matt says
October 10, 2016 at 10:25 amMy favorite time of year! Soups, chili, squash, cold weather. This looks amazing Alice!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
October 10, 2016 at 8:55 pmI love that pot too, so rustic and pretty, totally makes you WANT to cook in it 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
October 11, 2016 at 4:30 amThis is definitely my favourite time of year, and it’s because of recipes like this! I am loving all the butternut squash recipes around at the moment, and it doesn’t get much more comforting than chilli.
Mir says
October 11, 2016 at 5:35 amThis looks so incredibly comforting. I need more comfort in my life! When chili season comes, it’s time to hunker down with a bowl and a blanket! Oh, and the good cookware, too. I’m loving yours!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
October 11, 2016 at 12:29 pmThis chili is SO comfy and cozy! I can’t wait to dig in!! 🙂
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says
October 12, 2016 at 10:19 pmChili is fall. Right? And of course butternut squash in this chili is the perfect ingredient. Love that you did a FB live video. awesome!