Pumpkin Spiced Turkey Chili
If you’re looking for a diabetes friendly high protein chili recipe, this Pumpkin Spiced Chili Recipe makes the perfect nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 red bell peppers diced
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes (no salt added, with juice)
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower
- 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional, for heat
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Diced avocado
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- A spoonful of plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and cook another 5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (about 10-12 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin purée, beans, diced tomatoes, cauliflower, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Then, stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cayenne. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and chili thickens.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
The nutrition facts presented here are estimates only. The brands you use and product types chosen can change the nutritional information presented. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 630mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 9g
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili