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Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey meat
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 15 ounces cooked red chili, OR black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, jar or fresh
  • 1/2 cup low sodium broth or stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
  • 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste

Optional Toppings: diced avocado, fresh chopped parsley/cilantro,

  • sliced red chili cheese, greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; Add in turkey meat and cook, stirring occasionally until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the red pepper flakes, diced bell pepper, garlic, and onion; continue cooking until the meat has browned and the onion has softened.
  • Add in beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, pumpkin puree and spices.
  • Cover with a lid and cook on low for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
  • It's even better tasting the next day, so double it for #FoodPrep