Description
Warm up this season with Turkey Pumpkin Chili Heavenly, a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights or gatherings. This hearty chili combines lean ground turkey and the natural sweetness of pumpkin, creating a delightful twist on classic chili. Packed with spices and fiber-rich beans, it’s a meal that satisfies your cravings while keeping things healthy. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, this one-pot recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in diced bell peppers, canned tomatoes, pumpkin puree, kidney beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg