Butternut Squash & Bacon Stew

This Butternut Squash & Bacon Stew is one of our favorite healthy, nutrient dense meals.

I’ve shared that we follow a Ketogenic diet to assist Kicker’s body get rid of the cancer. Well, many people assume that eating this is boring, too bland, and maybe a bit too complicated. This delicious recipe will prove all of those assumptions wrong!

So, here’s what we are having for dinner…

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Butternut Squash & Bacon Stew

Yield 4 + Leftovers

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 1 head of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 4 TBSP organic, grass-fed butter
• 1 lb organic, pastured bacon
• 1 lb organic pastured ground chicken
• 1 bunch of organic kale
• 1 quart bone broth
• 1 cup raw cream or coconut milk
• sea salt to taste (I'm always generous with sea salt.)
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1-2 avocados, peeled and diced

Instructions

1. Slice the butternut squash in half, lengthwise.
2. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
3. Peel the skin off of each side. Then, cut into 1 inch cubes.
4. Melt butter in a large pot. Then, add the garlic and squash.
5. Sauté for about 10 minutes on medium low, stirring frequently.
6. Add the bacon and ground chicken. Continue cooking on medium for another 10 minutes until chicken is browned.
7. Pour in the broth, kale and add the spices. Cook on medium low for 1 hour.
8. 10 minutes before the stew is done, add the raw cream or coconut milk.
9. Garnish with avocado and serve.

And now…what are YOU having for dinner tonight?

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