Butternut Squash, Apple and Turkey Chili Recipe
This delicious and healthy chili is chock-full of flavors, low in carbohydrates and high in protein, vitamins, fiber and minerals. Whole30 and Paleo, it makes a great addition to your dinner rotation any time of year! This recipe freezes well and reheats in the microwave or stovetop. Enjoy!
Serves: 8 – 1-pint servings
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 3-6SP per one pint serving (3SP for 99% lean ground turkey, 6SP for 93% lean – I recommend using 1 pound of each for 4SP per serving)
Ingredients
- 1 whole large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 2.5-3 pounds)
- 3 medium onions, peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 lbs of 93-99% lean ground turkey
- 3 tart crisp apples, cored and chopped
- 1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes in juice
- 3-4 C of chicken stock/broth
- 2 C apple cider
- 1.5 -2 tbsp each of: cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder
- 2 tsp each of: chipotle chili powder (or cayenne), salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch of cilantro – washed and chopped, stems and all
Directions
- Bring stock and apple cider to a boil in a large stock pot
- While stock is heating up, chop onions, butternut squash and apples
- Saute onions and garlic in olive oil in a large fry pan until translucent
- Add ground turkey and saute until cooked through
- Drain excess liquid and set aside
- When stock and cider are boiling, add apples and squash and all spices
- Simmer until apples and squash are soft, about 10 minutes
- Add tomatoes with juice, turkey and onions to pot
- Continue cooking until flavors meld, about 5 more minutes, and adjust seasonings to taste
- Add chopped cilantro
Enjoy!
Butternut Squash, Apple and Turkey Chili
Is apple cider vinegar the same thing as apple cider? I couldn’t find just plain apple cider at the grocery store.
You can use apple juice if you cannot find apple cider. Apple cider vinegar is totally different. Enjoy!!