Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili

A perfect fall chili made with pumpkin puree, ground turkey, white beans, green chili, and spices. Top this with chopped fresh cilantro, scallions, jalapeños, or cheddar, and serve it with baked chips for a wonderful lunch or dinner.
PREP TIME:5minutes 
COOK TIME:4hours 
TOTAL TIME:4hours  5minutes 
YIELD: 9 servings
COURSE: Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Slow Cooker Version

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
  • Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot.
  • Add oil to the skillet, then onions, and garlic, sauté about 3 – 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Transfer to crock pot.
  • Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!

Instant Pot:

  • Press saute and lightly spray with oil. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, and garlic, sauté about 3 – 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Return meat to the pot.
  • Add the beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Natural release.
  • Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 272.5kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 32gFat: 2.5gSodium: 499mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2.5g
– W–W Points: 0

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