Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Serves 6
Time 55 min
Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili. Garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Method
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add turkey and cook until browned.
Add tomatoes, pumpkin, 1 cup water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and add beans.
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 280 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 23g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 20g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained