Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Filled with pumpkin puree, beans, and ground turkey, this turkey pumpkin chili is a fiber and protein-packed one-pot meal that works well for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
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Yield: 6 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Stovetop
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Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (14 oz.) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz.) black beans, strained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz.) red kidney beans, strained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- Avocado, to serve (optional)
- Shredded cheese, to serve (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, to serve (optional)
- Chopped green onion, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, seasoning it with a pinch of salt and breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the garlic and bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, ground cinnamon, and salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth, and stir to combine. Then add the black beans and kidney beans, and stir again to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes.
- Once cooked, taste the chili and adjust the salt and pepper seasoning as needed, you may need a little extra salt depending on the brand of your chicken broth.
- The chili can be served immediately or cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338 calories
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
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