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One Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili Recipe
A hearty and flavorful chili combining pumpkin, turkey, and spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large onion (chopped finely)
- 1 cup carrots (chopped, about 2 large carrots)
- 1 cup celery (chopped, about 2-3 celery ribs)
- 1 bell pepper chopped bell pepper
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (optional for heat, minced)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- to taste sea salt and pepper fine sea salt and pepper
Canned Goods
- 2 14.5-oz cans diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles
- 3 15-oz cans beans (black, kidney and pinto beans, drained)
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin purée
Liquids
- 1-2 cups water (to cover)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes. Push vegetables aside, cook turkey until no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper; cook briefly.
- Add tomatoes, beans, pumpkin purée, and water; simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.