Chili is not the prettiest food but it was very tasty and a great warm meal for Fall that also goes a long way. This recipe was adapted from Trader Joe's Turkey Chili with Pumpkin recipe. The original recipe calls for 2 cans of Pumpkin but I had some fresh pumpkin at home that I wanted to incorporate it into the recipe so I used only 1 can of pumpkin.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 White Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 lbs Ground Turkey
1 can Diced & No Salt Added Tomatoes
2 cans 100% pure Pumpkin or
4-5 cups cubed fresh Pumpkin
4-5 cups cubed fresh Pumpkin
1 can Kidney Beans, drained
1/2 can Whole Kernel Corn, drained
1 Orange Bell Pepper, diced
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Cayenne Pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
What To Do:
If you are using fresh pumpkin, preheat oven to 400 degrees F and bake the cubed pumpkin on a greased baking sheet for 25 minutes. Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute diced bell pepper and onion for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add in garlic and cook for only 1-2 minutes before adding the ground turkey. Cook turkey mixture until browned, approximately 8 minutes.Transfer turkey mixture to a large pot and stir in pumpkin, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes along with black pepper and cayenne to taste. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. I added 1/2 cup water since the consistency seemed thick. Cook for 20 minutes on low stirring occasionally.
Garnish with toppings of your choice. I used light sour cream.
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Yum, this looks super tasty and perfect for fall, friend!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to put pumpkin in chili, but that's such a great idea for the season!
ReplyDeleteAs a pumpkin lover, you know this is right up my alley!! I bet this is divine and super flavorful! I cannot wait to try this, thanks for the inspiration my dear!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I will definitely be trying it, we eat a lot of chili so we need new recipes! And who doesn't love pumpkin :)
ReplyDeleteyou're so right - every time i try to photograph my chili it looks terrible, ha. but it doesn't matter if it's super yummy! i love this version with pumpkin!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
I love chili so much, and this pumpkin chili seems like the perfect chili for the fall! I love how you used real pumpkin in your recipe too!
ReplyDeleteSo seasonal and delicious looking!!! I think it is time to start spicing up my go to chili recipe with something fun like this!
ReplyDeleteWe had chili last night and now I wish we had added pumpkin to it!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed that you used fresh pumpkin! I would definitely be going the canned route.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Traci
waltzmetoheaven.com
I keep waiting for it to cool down so I can make chili but I think I just need to suck it up and make some soon! I need to make mine with ground turkey next time! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love anything you can sneak pumpkin into - this looks delicious!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis seriously could not be any more autumnal...love it!
ReplyDeleteAgreed that chili isn't the best looking food but it is the best tasting especially in the winter months. The added pumpkin flavor makes it more festive :)!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for a seasonal recipe!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I've never heard of anything like this before!! I am so intrigued!!
ReplyDeletePumpkin chili?! Get outta here! I can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteYum! This sounds delicious!
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Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
Chili is so good this time of year!!
ReplyDeletethis looks delish! seriously, chili is the best meal when it's cold out. love it!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I've added canned pumpkin to chili but never roasted actual pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteYummmmm! I've never thought to combine pumpkin and chili together, perfect for this time of year <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
I wouldn't ever think of pumpkin chili but it looks delish! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI’ve never made pumpkin chili but it sounds delicious!
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