High Protein Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili
A cozy, filling chili that combines turkey, pumpkin, and white beans for a healthy yet satisfying meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
Spices
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- to taste black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 1 can pumpkin puree (about 15 ounces) Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 to 15 ounces)
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth Start with 3 cups, add more if you want it soupier.
Optional Add-ins
- 1 chopped bell pepper Optional.
- a pinch cayenne Optional.
- 1 chopped chipotle in adobo Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm the olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until it softens.
- Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds, just until it smells good.
- Add the ground turkey and break it up with your spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the spices toast for about 30 seconds.
- Add pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, white beans, and broth. Stir well so the pumpkin blends in.
- Bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add cayenne for more heat and apple cider vinegar for more depth. If it's too thick, add more broth.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
Leftovers are great; store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For freezing, keep in single portions to grab for lunch. If reheating, add a splash of broth if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g