Description
This Turkey Pumpkin Chili is a creamy, protein-packed fall dinner that combines lean ground turkey, pumpkin puree, and hearty beans in one comforting pot. It’s cozy, nutritious, freezer-friendly, and perfect for chilly nights or Halloween meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound (450g) lean ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Brown turkey: Add ground turkey and cook for 6–8 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add pumpkin, tomatoes, and beans: Stir in pumpkin puree, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Mix well.
- Season and simmer: Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
- Add creaminess (optional): Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving if desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cheese, lime juice, or herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
- Simmer uncovered to let flavors develop and the chili thicken naturally.
- To make it vegan, substitute turkey with lentils or extra beans and use vegetable broth.
- Freeze in portions for quick reheatable meals later.
- Optional add-ins include corn, bell pepper, or sweet potato for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Turkey Pumpkin Chili, Pumpkin Chili with Beans, Fall Chili Recipes, Healthy Pumpkin Dinner, Ground Turkey Chili, Halloween Dinner Ideas