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Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Not trying to be basic pumpkin lovers buuuuut...
Course Main Dish, Soups and Stews
Cuisine Gluten Free
Keyword Budget-friendly, Easy, Fall, Fiber, Halloween, Holiday, Make ahead, Meal prep, Winter
Cooking Method One Dish Meals, Slow Cooker
Condition Cancer, Dairy Free, Diabetes, Gluten Free, Heart Health, Low Sodium, Nut Free, PCOS
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion yellow, diced
  • 3 bell pepper diced
  • 2 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 1 14.5-oz can tomato diced
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 15-oz can kidney beans
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1-1/2 lbs turkey ground

Instructions

Stove Top

  • Heat olive oil in the pan and saute the bell peppers and onion. Add the jalapenos after about 2 minutes.
  • Once the peppers and the onions are slightly soft (about 5-7 minutes), add the ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker

  • Cook turkey in large sauté pan over medium high heat until browned, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Place turkey and remaining ingredients into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 13g