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Turkey Chili with Pumpkin

You will love the flavors of this Turkey Chili with Pumpkin. It has the perfect balance of spicy and sweet and loaded with lots of hearty and healthy ingredients. Top with all your favorite chili goodies for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 5 people
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 qt Dtuch oven or pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped fine
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 15 oz can low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 9 oz pkg frozen honey roasted sweet corn and peppers I use green giant brand
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Additional toppings

  • Avocados
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Heat Dutch oven or large pot to medium heat and add olive oil, onion, and ground turkey. Cook turkey breaking into crumbles until no longer pink.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant, then add seasonings. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in black beans, pumpkin puree, fire roasted tomatoes, corn, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium low and cook for 10 more minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings.

Notes

Tips:
Substitutions- 
  • Use lean ground beef instead of ground turkey
  • Use other beans like pinto, red kidney, white beans, or a combination of your favorites.
Storing and freezing- Turkey Chili with Pumpkin will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator and up to 6 months in the freezer. 
Make Ahead- This is a super fast chili recipe to make, but it’s a great meal to prep over the weekend for busy weeknights. Plus, chili is always better the next day!
 
Nutritional facts do not include extra toppings. 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
 
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5
Amount per serving  
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.3g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 390mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 34.9g 13%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g 36%
Total Sugars 9.5g  
Protein 27.9g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 9mg 52%
Potassium 961mg 20%
Keyword Beans, Chicken stock, Corn, Fire roasted tomatoes, Ground Turkey, Mexican spices, Pumpkin puree