Paleo turkey cashew chili –Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a feel-good, crowd-pleasing chili that even your picky eater cousin will love? Buckle up, folks! We’re diving into a cozy bowl of Roasted Butternut Turkey Chili. It’s loaded with flavors that’ll make you want to get up and dance—yes, even while holding a ladle!
Picture Perfect Chili
First, let’s appreciate this beauty of a dish before diving into the glorious details of ingredients and cooking techniques:
Now, as you stare at that chunky goodness, let’s hop to the ingredients list. Ready? Grab your shopping list, because you won’t want to miss a thing!
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color will do, let your rainbow shine!)
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish, because we all need a little green in our lives.
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until they’re translucent and aromatic—around 3-4 minutes. Trust me, this step works wonders.
- Add in the turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon like you’re practicing your karate moves. Nobody wants clumpy meat in their chili!
- Once the turkey is all golden and beautiful, toss in the diced bell pepper, butternut squash, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together like it’s a high school reunion—mix it up!
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Give it a good stir and bring the mixture to a low simmer.
- Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender and the flavors are melding together beautifully. If you want, you can dance a little while it simmers. No judgment here!
- Finally, stir in the kidney beans and cook for another 5 minutes until everything is warmed through. Taste-test for seasoning—add more salt, pepper, or spices as you see fit.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro because it brings that final touch of sparkly magic.
And there you have it! A scrumptious bowl of Roasted Butternut Turkey Chili that’s sure to keep you warm on the chilliest of nights. Grab your spoon, gather your pals, and prepare to dig in. Life is too short for boring meals!