4 hrs

White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Delight in the comforting flavors of fall with our White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili, a hearty blend of turkey, pumpkin, and white beans for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

  • olive oil spray,
  • 2 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 15 oz cans white northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can pumpkin puree, or homemade
  • 4.5 oz can chopped green chile
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, check labels for GF
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cilantro, red onion or chives for topping
  • Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream for topping, optional
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Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over high heat and lightly spraying it with oil.
  2. Cook the meat until white, breaking it up for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to the crock pot.
  3. In the same skillet, add oil, onions, garlic, and sauté for 3 – 4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate cumin and sauté for another minute before transferring to the crock pot.
  5. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
  6. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  7. Before serving, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Enjoy this delicious meal!

Instant Pot

  1. Select the saute function and lightly spray with oil.
  2. Cook the meat, breaking it up until white, for approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Set aside. In the same saute pan, add oil, onions, garlic, and sauté for 3 – 4 minutes
  4. Add cumin and sauté for another minute.
  5. Return the meat to the pot.
  6. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
  7. Cover and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  8. Allow for a natural release. Before serving, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Servings: 9, Serving size: 1 cup, Calories: 272.5 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 2.5 g, Sodium: 499 mg, Fiber: 12 g, Sugar: 2.5 g, WW Points: 0

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