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Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin gives an otherwise traditional chili a ton of body while also adding a slightly sweet and earthy flavor. It's the ingredient you never knew your homemade chili was missing! Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili-45

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp. olive oil

  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)

  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)

  • 2 jalapeño peppers (finely chopped)

  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or ½ tsp. garlic powder)

  • 1 lb. ground turkey

  • 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes

  • 1 can pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin

  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder

  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

  • 1 can low-sodium kidney beans

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
  3. Add the turkey and cook until browned.
  4. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the beans.
  6. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Total calories: 195

Total fat: 9 g

Protein: 14 g

Sodium: 228 mg

Carbohydrate: 18 g

Dietary fiber: 6 g

Saturated fat: 2 g

Total sugars: 5 g

Try out this recipe and let us know what you think!

Source: MyPlate

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