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."

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Steps

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In a large non-stick stockpot , saut garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes.

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Add ground turkey and cook over medium heat.

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When the turkey is cooked about halfway , add the squash to the pot and continue cooking and stirring until turkey is cooked through.

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Add all other ingredients to pot and stir.

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Bring to a boil over medium / high heat.

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Reduce heat , cover , and simmer for 15-20 minutes , stirring occasionally , until squash is softened to your liking.

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Ingredients

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lean ground turkey, butternut squash, red kidney beans, onion, green chilies, diced tomatoes, yellow hominy, low-sodium tomato sauce, fat free chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, garlic cloves