Healthy Turkey Chili With Pumpkin Recipes

PUMPKIN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, sweet potato, red and green bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft.
• Add the turkey, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often to break up the chunks.
• Once the meat is browned, add the chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and cook until very fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the beans, pumpkin, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes in their juices, and 1 cup chicken broth (or water). Bring to a gentle simmer.
• Let simmer, uncovered, until the chili thickens further, about 30 minutes, stirring every so often so that the chili does not stick to the bottom. If the chili becomes too thick, add additional broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
• Toward the end of the cooking time, taste, and adjust the seasonings as desired. Add more chipotle chili powder for an extra smoky/spicy kick (be careful; a little goes a long way) and more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.

PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, yellow pepper, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours or until chili reaches desired thickness.

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.

TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Once the pot is hot, add the oil, peppers, onions, and garlic and cook for a few minutes until they become fragrant.
• Next, add the ground turkey. Cook the turkey until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
• Once the ground turkey is cooked through, add in the chili spice blend, diced tomatoes, black beans, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Stir until everything is well combined.
• Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer the chili for 30 minutes and then give it a taste. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Serve with your favorite toppings like red onion, sour cream, and cilantro.

TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add onion and poblano; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add turkey, stirring to crumble; cook until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne (if using); cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and turkey is coated in spices, about 1 minute.
• Stir in broth, pumpkin, tomatoes, pinto beans, navy beans, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
• Ladle chili evenly into bowls, and top with desired toppings.

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.