turkey pumpkin chili

Name: Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground turkey(93/7 or 99%); 1 can(s) 29 oz. 100% pure pumpkin(or 2- 15oz. cans); 32 ounce(s) 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(s) garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; 3 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 2 tablespoon(s) smoked paprika; - salt & pepper, to taste

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Jessica S

Peabody, MA

Updated on Jan 14, 2012

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! :)

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey(93/7 or 99%)
1 can 29 oz. 100% pure pumpkin(or 2- 15oz. cans)
32 ounces carton chicken broth(fat free/reduced sodium)
2 cans 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 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- salt & pepper, to taste

How To Make turkey pumpkin chili

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

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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