Name: Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can unseasoned pumpkin puree; 1.5 cups water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 2 cups packed chopped curly kale leaves; 4 tablespoons sour cream; Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

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Canned pumpkin adds mellow background flavor and works to thicken up this turkey pumpkin chili. Smoked paprika adds flavor with a hint of spice. This chili is on the thicker side—if you want it thinner, add a bit more water.

By Anna Theoktisto

Published on July 21, 2021

Turkey Pumpkin Chili — Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can unseasoned pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups packed chopped curly kale leaves
4 tablespoons sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 20 minutes, adding kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Ladle into 4 bowls; top each with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414	Calories
17g	Fat
36g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 31g	62%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Vitamin A 19260IU	385%
Sodium 467mg	20%
Potassium 890mg	19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.