Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Name: Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey(93/7 or 99%); 1 can(s) 29 oz. 100% pure pumpkin(or 2- 15oz. cans); 32 oz carton chicken broth(fat free/reduced sodium); 2 can(s) dark red kidney beans(2-15oz cans), drained & rinsed; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced(~ 1.5 cups); 1 small red bell pepper(or yellow or orange), diced; 1 small sweet onion, diced(~ 1 cup); 3 clove garlic, chopped; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp dried parsley; 3 Tbsp chili powder; 2 Tbsp smoked paprika; salt & pepper, to taste

By Jessica S
@jmsqueglia

Seems I'll put pumpkin in just about anything. In this recipe, I substituted pumpkin/chicken broth for the tomatoes in traditional chili. Now the chili is packed with not only a great comforting flavor, but fiber & vitamin A. This is very filling & satisfying. No guilt needed! :)

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

8-10

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

1 lb

lean ground turkey(93/7 or 99%)
1 can(s)

29 oz. 100% pure pumpkin(or 2- 15oz. cans)
32 oz

carton chicken broth(fat free/reduced sodium)
2 can(s)

dark red kidney beans(2-15oz cans), drained & rinsed
1 medium

green bell pepper, diced(~ 1.5 cups)
1 small

red bell pepper(or yellow or orange), diced
1 small

sweet onion, diced(~ 1 cup)
3 clove

garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp

olive oil
2 Tbsp

dried parsley
3 Tbsp

chili powder
2 Tbsp

smoked paprika
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salt & pepper, to taste
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How to Make Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Step-by-Step

In large sauce pot on medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers. Saute several minutes until starting to soften. Add garlic & turkey.
Break up turkey and as it starts to brown add in dried parsley, 2 tbsp of chili powder, 1 tbsp of paprika, then salt & pepper. Mix well. Finish browning meat.
After turkey is done cooking, stir in canned pumpkin and saute for a few minutes. Pour in chicken broth and mix well(if needed add more broth or water to desired thickness). Add the rest of the chili powder & paprika and then kidney beans. Stir well. Check for seasoning and add more salt & pepper to your tastes. Simmer on low for about 10 minutes.

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