Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash Noodles

Craving a hearty meal that’s both wholesome and delicious? This Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash Noodles adds a twist to a classic, with tender squash noodles soaking up the rich, savory chili flavors—perfect for a comforting, healthy dinner!

Ingredients:

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, to taste
1 pound ground turkey
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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

Method:
  1. Sauté vegetables: In a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add diced celery, onion, and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add spices: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste begins to brown.
  3. Cook turkey: Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with another 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat back to medium-high and cook until turkey is cooked through and starting to brown, about 6-7 minutes.
  4. Simmer chili: Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add squash noodles: Stir in butternut squash noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Serve: Ladle chili into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of scallions.

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Enjoy a hearty bowl! Image Credit: Food Network



This recipe was sourced from Food Network.

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