Description
A comforting blend of pumpkin and spices, this Pumpkin Turkey Chili is perfect for cozy autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 can Kidney Beans
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Flour or Oats
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the onions, bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- Brown the Turkey: In a pot, add olive oil and cook the ground turkey until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Sauté Those Veggies: Add onions and bell peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Spice It Up: Add garlic and spices, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the Sauce: Mix in tomato sauce and pumpkin puree with chicken broth.
- Add Beans and Simmer: Fold in kidney beans and let everything simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Thicken It Up: If too runny, mix flour or oats with water and stir into chili.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream/Yogurt.
Notes
This chili is versatile; feel free to substitute ground turkey with lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin, turkey, chili, autumn, healthy, cozy, comfort food