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Healthy Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Maggie Michalczyk, RDN
Nothing screams fall more than a cozy bowl of chili and this pumpkin turkey chili makes for such a good nutritious and flavorful fall meal! You're sure to love it even more then next day for leftovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 5 servings

Equipment

  • 1 dutch oven
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1⅓ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 28 oz. can diced fire roasted tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Toppings Inspiration

  • sliced avocado
  • microgreens
  • cilantro
  • pumpkin seeds
  • sliced jalapeno
  • plain greek yogurt
  • shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Coat a large pot or Dutch oven with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion softens.
  • Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground turkey and use a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Continue to cook about 6 to 7 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, stir together until well combined.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with your toppings of choice and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. 
Keyword pumpkin turkey chili; pumpkin chili