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white bean pumpkin turkey chili in a bowl garnished with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and shredded cheese with a spoon
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White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

This white bean pumpkin turkey chili is an easy and comforting dish that’s perfect for fall! It’s packed with flavor from savory ground turkey, creamy pumpkin, hearty white beans, and warming spices that come together for a delicious seasonal chili you’ll want to make again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: pumpkin chili, turkey chili, white bean pumpkin turkey chili
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 435kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder American spice blend, not ground chiles
  • ½ tabelespoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth use more if needed
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans drained and rinsed, use two different types
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into cubes
  • toppings of your choice (optional) like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat some olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Next, add the ground turkey and sauté until it is fully browned. Season with salt and pepper.
    1 pound ground turkey, salt and pepper
  • Add the tomato paste and all the spices. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons chili powder, ½ tabelespoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Next, add all of the liquids and remaining ingredients. Stir until combined. Then cover the pot, bring the chili to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let the chili cook for 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
    1 cup chicken broth, 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, 2 15-ounce cans white beans, 1 green bell pepper
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
    toppings of your choice (optional)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 1769mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 18220IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 9mg