Description
This high-protein Maple Pumpkin Turkey Chili is a hearty and comforting fall stew. It’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir in maple syrup just before serving.
- Serve hot, with your favorite toppings if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
- If you don’t have pumpkin puree, you can substitute with 1 cup of mashed sweet potato.
- This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 600-800mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 10-15g
- Protein: Approximately 30-35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-100mg