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Healthy Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and nutritious pumpkin chili perfect for cozy meals, combining lean turkey, beans, and warming spices.

Ingredients

Oil and aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole onion (diced)
  • 7 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 whole green peppers (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 whole orange or yellow bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 29 oz fire roasted tomatoes (with juices)
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 28 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree

Seasonings

  • to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Optional toppings

  • shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, chopped chives shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, chopped chives

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in spices and sugar.
  • Add ground turkey with salt; cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste for 30 seconds.
  • Add peppers, tomatoes, broth; simmer covered for 20 minutes. Stir in beans and pumpkin; simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with cheese and avocado slices before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili, healthy, Pumpkin