Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili 

Ingredients – 1 tbsp  olive oil –  1 lb ground turkey –  1 ½ onion chopped –  1 bell pepper stemmed, seeded and chopped – 1 jalapeno stemmed, seeded and minced –  6 cups butternut squash  –  2 garlic cloves minced –  2 tbsp tomato paste –  2 tbsp cumin – 2 tbsp chili powder

– 1 tbsp salt –  1 tbsp pure cocoa powder –  1 tsp paprika –  ½ tsp cayenne –  ½ tsp  mustard – ½ cup chicken broth –  2 bay leaves –  1 tbsp balsamic vinegar –  1 tbsp coconut aminos –  1 28 oz crushed tomatoes  – 1 15 oz cMarzano tomatoes –  1 lime  –  1 red onion chives

Instructions 1. In a large heavy duty Dutch Oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 2. Add the turkey and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. 3. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute until softened, 3 minutes longer.

4. Stir in the chopped squash and garlic. 5. Add the tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, salt, cocoa powder, paprika, cayenne, and mustard to coat.

6. Add in the broth, a bit at a time, scraping up any browned bits. 7. Add in the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, and tomatoes.

8.  Bring to a simmer over low heat, covered, for 2 hours. 9. Off heat, squeeze in the juice of one lime. 10. Serve with minced red onion, chives, or scallions for garnish.

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