Pumpkin and Ground Turkey Chili

Simple Recipe for a Hearty Low-Fat Meal

Nov 2, 2009 Sarah Kenny

This recipe makes a meal in itself, while pumpkin puts a savory twist on a family favorite.

Few dishes are more comforting on a crisp fall day than a big hearty bowl of chili. When a cool breeze finds us bundling up in cozy sweaters and leisurely rustling through colorful leaves; there's nothing like thoughts of a home-cooked meal waiting to warm you when the frolicking is through. Made with a few inexpensive key ingredients, like rich, flavorful pumpkin and good for you ground turkey, this quick and easy chili is perfect to share with family and friends and tasty enough to serve on special occasions.

Pumpkin and Ground Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 can 8oz pure pumpkin
1 15oz can dark red kidney beans
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 Tb chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper hot sauce
shredded cheddar cheese
light sour cream

Directions:

Sauté the onion, green pepper, and garlic in a large skillet or stockpot. Stir in the turkey and cook until browned.
Mix in the tomatoes, pumpkin and tomato sauce. Gently stir in the kidney beans.
Season with chili powder and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Serve topped with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Makes 4 very generous servings.

This chili also serves up well with a warm square of cornbread or a side of tortilla chips for dipping; just make sure you have sturdy ones like blue corn tortillas, this is one hearty chili. For a make-ahead-meal transfer your chili to a slow cooker, set on low, and just try to forget about it until dinnertime. Store leftovers, if any, in an airtight container and treat yourself to a next day luncheon or a quick and filling nighttime snack. If you are so inclined to cook meals in advance, this chili is freezer friendly; it warms up wonderfully while maintaining texture and flavor.

Weather you are looking for ways to use up those cans of pumpkin in the pantry, or need to sneak the kids some extra nutrition; this simple, affordable recipe packs a healthy punch. Rich in nutrients; pumpkin is also a good source of fiber. Using ground turkey in place of ground beef cuts the fat content and satisfies even the most adamant carnivore. Chances are, when you serve this delicious dinner to your family and friends they won’t know it’s good for them, unless of course you spill the beans…and the pumpkin.

What a perfect excuse to create a flavorful feast for your family that’s well worth the effort.

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Low-Fat, Healthy Pumpkin Chili with Ground Turkey