Fall Turkey Chili With Pumpkin Recipes

PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Liberally coat a large pot or Dutch oven with oil spray and warm over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until the onion softens.
• Add the garlic, stir everything together, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the ground turkey or chicken. Use a spatula or large spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Continue to cook about 6 to 7 minutes, until fully cooked.
• Add the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, broth, chili powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice), cumin, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper, and stir.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Right before serving, add the spinach and mix throughout.
• Enjoy the chili with desired toppings, such as avocado, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, and salsa.

PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Stir in the turkey, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, and mix in tomatoes and pumpkin. Season with chili powder, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large (4 qt) saute pan, saute onion and bell pepper in olive oil until onions are translucent (4-5 minutes.).
• Add garlic and stir for additional 1 minute.
• Add in ground turkey and continue sautéing until turkey is browned, drain excess oil.
• Stir in tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, corn and all spices and bring to a boil.
• Once boiling reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If chili seems too dry or thick add retained fluid from black beans in small increments until chili reaches desired consistency.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese and serve.