Turkey, Butternut Squash Chili

I use this "chili" for lots of different things! It's healthy and loaded with protein! Also kid friendly because it's flavorful and not spicy! Serve in a bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top, use for breakfast with an egg on top or use for the filling in place of taco meat! Protein galore! If you can't find butternut squash, sweet potato is the perfect replacement! 

You will need:

• 1 package of ground turkey

• 1 28oz can of diced tomatoes with juice

• 1 can of cannelloni beans, rinsed

• 1 can of black beans, rinsed

• 1 butternut squash cleaned and diced

(My local market already has it in a container)

• 1 can of tomato paste

• salt and pepper

• 1 tablespoon of cumin, paprika, onion powder. 

• 6 cloves of garlic, diced 

• 1 bag of baby spinach

• 1 cup quinoa 

• olive oil 

• plain Greek yogurt

• shredded cheddar cheese

• chopped parsley 

In a large pan on medium flame, add a few tablespoons of oil and start to cook the turkey meat. Salt and pepper liberally. 

 

Once brown, add the garlic. 

Then the squash

Sauté for about 5 mins. Then add the spices. 

Stir and add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and rinsed drained beans. 

1 cup quinoa 

Stir everything together, cover and cook on LOW flame for 25-30 minutes. Check the seasoning and add if needed. 

Before serving add 1 bag of fresh spinach. Serve in bowl with a bit of Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese and parsley for garnish! 

Don't forget it makes a healthy breakfast!

Drizzle with sriracha to kick up the heat!

Enjoy!!!