Description
Quick Turkey Pumpkin Chili for Cozy Fall Nights
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Substitute with avocado oil if desired)
- 1/2 medium Onion (Yellow or sweet onions are ideal)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced, fresh preferred)
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey (Turkey thigh can increase juiciness)
- 1 small Green bell pepper (Red or yellow bell peppers can be used)
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (14 fluid ounces, consider fire-roasted for extra kick)
- 1 can Pumpkin puree (14 fluid ounces, canned or homemade)
- 1 can White (cannellini) beans (14 fluid ounces, kidney beans are a suitable alternative)
- 1 can Red kidney beans (14 fluid ounces, black beans can be used)
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder (Adjust to your heat tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (Can be omitted or replaced with regular paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano (Fresh oregano can also be used)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Optional for heat)
- Salt & pepper (To taste; coarse sea salt recommended)
- 1 cup Chicken broth (Vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- Garnish (Optional toppings: Mexican cheese blend, cilantro, sour cream/Greek yogurt, avocado)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground turkey, breaking it into pieces as it cooks for another 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in chopped green bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and pumpkin puree. Mix everything together, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Incorporate white beans, red kidney beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Stir everything for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, stir to combine, increase heat to boil. Then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- After simmering, taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with cheese, cilantro, or sour cream.
Notes
- This chili is perfect for fall nights.
- Feel free to adjust spices to your preference.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg