Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey meat
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 15 ounces cooked red, chili, or black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice, jarred or fresh)
- ½ cup low-sodium broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
- 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- Sliced red chili
- Cheese
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, diced green bell peppers, minced garlic, and diced onion. Continue cooking until the meat is browned and the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Beans, Tomatoes, and Broth: Stir in the beans, chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, chili powder, ground cumin, and sea salt. Mix everything together well.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the chili cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as diced avocado, chopped parsley or cilantro, sliced red chili, cheese, or Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
Notes
- This chili tastes even better the next day, so consider doubling the recipe for easy meal prep!
- If you prefer a thicker chili, reduce the broth or cook it longer to allow it to simmer down.
- Feel free to adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For extra protein, you can add cooked chicken or even some quinoa to the chili.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
