It’s almost Oscar time and at our house that’s always a big night. Both my husband and I were film majors at college and we take our movie watching very seriously. We are the ones who always stay in the theater to watch all the credits to pick out any former classmates and see who is really working behind the scenes. We adore movies and watching them together is one of our most favorite things to do. We often go to an Oscar party (last year I was the big winner) and I always make sure I have some kind of healthy and delicious comfort food ready to go so that we don’t have to interrupt the show when it’s time for dinner. Chili is a crowd favorite and this Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili checks all the boxes.

I have a huge crush on all winter squashes but especially butternut squash because it’s full of things like fiber and Vitamin A and it’s a great way to add some sweetness into your diet without using processed sugar. Cubing and roasting the squash before adding it to the chili adds an extra depth of flavor. Make sure that the pieces are about the same size, to cook evenly. If you use a slightly larger butternut squash, cube and roast the whole thing; leftover roasted squash is delicious in salads and quinoa dishes! And did you know that you can scoop out the seeds of all winter squashes and toast them as a snack, just like you can with pumpkin seeds at Halloween? Toasted butternut squash seeds are so good!

I developed this chili recipe for Wild Harvest as part of my current partnership with them. I used their Organic Diced Tomatoes, a can of their Organic Tomato Sauce, and several of their organic spices. One of the things I love about Wild Harvest is that using their products as part of a better-for-you and budget-friendly lifestyle is really a no brainer. They have over 700 products all free from over 140 undesirable ingredients that you just don’t want in your food. Plus nearly 70% of all their products are certified USDA organic. In Seattle you can get Wild Harvest products at Metropolitan Markets and New Seasons Markets. You can also use their store locator to see where you can find their products in your area.