Best 6 Turkey Chili With Squash Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Turkey Chili with Squash, a hearty and wholesome dish that combines the richness of ground turkey, the sweetness of roasted squash, and the warmth of aromatic spices. This versatile recipe offers three distinct variations to suit diverse preferences: a classic version, a vegetarian alternative, and a tantalizing slow-cooker option. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of flavor in each variation, ensuring a satisfying and memorable meal experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CHILI



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This is a delicious, filling chili. Serve topped with sour cream and tortilla chips!

Provided by CPolencheck

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
½ cup chicken broth
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes, then add the turkey, and stir until crumbly and no longer pink.
  • Add the butternut squash, chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes, kidney beans, hominy, and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 709.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SPICED TURKEY CHILI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet fall flavor of roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten-free dinner.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Soup/Stew     Chili     Turkey     Poultry     Squash     Spice     Bean     Olive

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 small or 1 large spaghetti squash (3-3 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded
1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 onion, finely chopped, divided
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Season squash with 1 tsp. salt. Arrange face down on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake squash until interior is tender when flipped and prodded with a fork, 20-40 minutes depending on size.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet over high. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, three-quarters of the onion, and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 minutes. Increase heat to high. Stir in vinegar, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Add broth, beans, tomato sauce, and cocoa powder and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, if needed.
  • Scrape spaghetti squash out into strands with a fork. Divide among bowls, then spoon chili over. Top with parsley, olives, and remaining chopped onion.

TURKEY CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH NOODLES



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This easy, weeknight chili has an extra vegetable component: butternut squash noodles. These sweet and savory twirly bites add texture, flavor and color.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced,
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken stock
4 cups butternut squash noodles
Sour cream, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat; heat until shimmering. Add the celery, onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browned around the edges, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the garlic and spices become fragrant and the tomato paste begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the turkey, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Season with another 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Return the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and starting to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in the squash noodles and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of scallions.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CHILI



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This recipe captures many of the traditional flavors of chili, but boosts its texture, color and vitamins. We've used protein-rich black beans, lean ground turkey and sweet butternut squash, as well adding some unexpected crunch and thickening power with chia seeds.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound 99 percent fat-free ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
Two 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chia seeds
Freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up chunks with the side of a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Push the turkey to the edges of the pan, leaving the middle empty. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, then the onion and garlic to the center of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and coriander and stir about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the paste begins to darken in color, about 30 seconds. Then add the squash, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chili has thickened and the squash is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir the beans and chia seeds into the chili and heat through, about 5 minutes. Season with an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then taste the chili and stir in up to 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Spoon the chili into bowls and top each bowl with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 55 milligrams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams

RAINBOW VEGGIE CHILI



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Multi-colored vegetables make this chili delicious and pretty! Serve with cornbread for a great fall dinner.

Provided by theveggieone

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and onion. Cook 5 minutes, just until tender.
  • Mix tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, black beans, corn, and chili beans in spicy sauce into the pot. Season with chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 670.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CHILI



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What to do with all that leftover squash? When in doubt...make a chili! You can make this into a "sweet" chili by adding a sweetener of choice. I use lean ground turkey. NOTE: Please do not use corn grits. The hominy referred to is a canned vegetable.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs extra lean ground turkey
1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 medium onion, diced (3 oz)
4 1/2 ounces green chilies or 1 chopped anaheim chili
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can yellow hominy
1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
1/2-1 cup fat free chicken broth (depending on how thick you like your chili!)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick stockpot, sauté garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey and cook over medium heat.
  • When the turkey is cooked about halfway, add the squash to the pot and continue cooking and stirring until turkey is cooked through.
  • Add all other ingredients to pot and stir.
  • Bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is softened to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 243.2, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 22.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Butternut squash and pumpkin are both great choices for this chili. They're both sweet and have a firm texture that holds up well in the soup.
  • Roast the squash before adding it to the chili: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and gives it a slightly smoky flavor.
  • Use a variety of beans: This chili uses a combination of black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. You can use any type of beans you like, but be sure to use a variety for a more flavorful chili.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat: This chili is relatively mild, but you can easily add more heat by using a spicier type of chili powder or by adding some chopped jalapeños.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This chili is delicious on its own, but it's even better when topped with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This turkey chili with squash is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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