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White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Slow Cooker)

A comforting and healthy chili made with ground turkey, white beans, and pumpkin puree, perfect for a cozy fall meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat and lightly spray with oil. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to the slow cooker.
  2. Add olive oil to the same skillet. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in cumin and cook for another minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the rinsed and drained white beans, pumpkin puree, chopped green chiles, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Before serving, remove the bay leaves and season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, red onion, or chives, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This chili is also great for meal prepping and can be made ahead of time.
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