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Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Turkey pumpkin chili is a flavorful chili that's ready in just under an hour. This hearty chili is full of good-for-you ingredients like pumpkin, beans, and vegetables.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 Jalapeño deseeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil.
  2. Add the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly, or until softened.
  3. Stir in the bell pepper and jalapeño and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.
  5. Add in the turkey and cook until browned.
  6. Stir in all of the spices, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  7. Add in the kidney and black beans.
  8. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened.
  9. Serve with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, green onion, and diced avocado.

Notes

  • Onion: White or yellow onion works well.
  • Green pepper: Feel free to use another color of bell pepper if you prefer.
  • Jalapeño: Be careful when handling the jalapeño and consider wearing gloves. Deseeding the jalapeño will cut down on the heat.
  • Turkey: I like to use 93% lean ground turkey.
  • Chili powder: Adjust to taste.
  • Cayenne pepper: Omit or increase to taste.
  • Pumpkin purée: Be sure to get pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1072mg (45%) Potassium 1008mg (29%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 12053IU (241%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1072mg 45%
Potassium 1008mg 21%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 12053IU 241%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.