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    Chili Squash Boats

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    Chili Squash Boats

    Low carb, with a paleo option, these Chili Squash Boats are a wonderful way to make a meal out of leftover chili.

    Two Yellow squash boats filled with chili.Pin

    A great way to use up leftover chili. I always make a large batch of chili and then have this the next day for lunch. A really simple, fast meal when you have leftover chili. 

    Here are some links to my favorite, paleo, low carb chili recipes that can be used in this recipe: Easy Keto Instant Pot Chunky Chili,  Easy Taco Chili Skillet, Hearty Crockpot Chili Stew, or you can use any low carb chili you like as well.

    yellow squash with chiliPin

    This yellow squash has a 'crooked neck' which is a  curved stem on its end and a yellow skin and flesh with seeds in the center. It is also one of the most popular summer squashes.  It is my second favorite squash next to zucchini squash.

    Yellow crook-neck squash is not only low in carbs it also has many health benefits.

    Health Benefits of Yellow Squash

    1. Low Carb & Low Calorie
    2. High in Vitamin C
    3. Contains Folate & Iron
    4. Contains Beta Carotene & Lutein

    (Source)

    My favorite keto, low carb & paleo chili recipes:

    Keto Instant Pot Chunky Chili
    A savory and flavorful Keto Instant Pot Chunky Chili, with Slow Cooker directions, is low in carbs and paleo, with a Whole30 option.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto Instant Pot Chunky Chili with Slow Cooker Option- low carb, paleo and whole 30 option.Pin
    Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet
    Easy Chili Faux Mac skilllet is a grain free, low carb, easy one skillet meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet. Grain free and low carbPin

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    Chili Squash Boats

    Stacey
    Chili Squash Boats are a great way to use up left over low carb chili. I always make a large batch of chili, and then have this the next day for lunch.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 200 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 Cups low carb or paleo chili (use my favorite keto chili recipe)
    • 2 Medium-Sized Yellow Squash
    • ⅓ Cup Cheese of choice *optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat Oven to 400 F° ( 200 C°), and grease or line a baking sheet.
    • Cut the Yellow Squash in half.
    • Steam the squash halves for a 7 to 8 minutes or microwave for 60 seconds until just a little soft.
      steam the squash
    • Once cool enough to handle, use a spoon or small ice cream scoop and scoop a small amount of squash out of the center hole. Use spoon to scrape out the center.
      scraping out the squash
    • Use a paper towel to pat dry any water in the squash.
      drying the squash.
    • Fill each squash hole with a ½ cup of chili.
      Fill the squash with chili.
    • Place the squash halves on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
      Sprinkle chili with cheese.
    • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chili is hot and cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and chives or onion if desired.

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    Notes

    Nutrition Facts: Yield: 4 boats, Serving size: 1 boat of 4 boats Calories: 200, Fat: 14 g, Carbohydrates: 6.5 g / Net Carbs: 4.5 g, Sugar: 3g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 11 g,
    *All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6.5gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
    Keyword chili squash boats, keto yellow squash recipes, low carb chili boats
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    1. Donny says

      October 26, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      You always see recipes using zucchini so I love that these use summer squash! Such a great idea.

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      October 23, 2020 at 10:51 am

      This is such a fun idea! We always have the same thing for dinner and I bet my family would love me to change things up a bit with these boats. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kelly says

      October 22, 2020 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      So cute and delicious! Chili makes everything better - the squash is such a fun way to serve it!

      Reply
    4. ChihYu says

      October 22, 2020 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Such a fun and delicious dinner! The chili and squash taste so good together!

      Reply
    5. Megan Stevens says

      October 20, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun and delicious dinner! We still have our last summer squash in the garden that we're harvesting, which are perfect for this recipe. I love the idea of using leftover chili for a whole other special meal.

      Reply
    6. Jean Choi says

      October 20, 2020 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and delicious! I love how easy it is.

      Reply
    7. tina says

      October 20, 2020 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for the idea! I just made some venison chili over the weekend - perfect to try this with!

      Reply
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