Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili
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4.6
Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili
Description
Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili combines lean ground turkey with white northern beans and pumpkin puree, enhanced by green chiles, onions, garlic, and a mix of spices including cumin, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. The ground turkey is browned first, then onions and garlic are sautéed to build a savory base before everything cooks together slowly in a crock pot or pressure cooker. This method lets the pumpkin soften and mingle with the spices, while the beans add creaminess and the turkey provides protein.
The result is a chili that balances mild heat and earthiness with the smooth, slightly sweet pumpkin, producing a thick and hearty texture. The green chiles contribute a gentle brightness and depth without overwhelming the dish. After cooking, the bay leaves are removed and seasoning adjusted to taste to ensure a well-rounded flavor.
Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or red onion and a dollop of Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream if desired. Its wholesome ingredients and robust flavor make it ideal for a filling lunch or dinner during chilly weather or when a comforting bowl of chili is appreciated.
Ingredients
- olive oil spray form
- 2 lbs ground turkey 99% lean
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 oz cans white northern beans rinsed and drained, or navy beans
- 15 oz pumpkin puree or homemade, canned
- 4.5 oz can green chile chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth check labels for GF, low sodium
- salt kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper kosher salt, to taste
- cilantro red onion or chives for topping, chopped
- Greek yogurt optional, or low-fat sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
- Press saute and lightly spray with oil. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot.
- Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Return meat to the pot.
- Add oil to the skillet, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Transfer to crock pot.
- Add the beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
- Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Cover and cook on high pressure 25 minutes. Natural release.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2725 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 272.5kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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