Pumpkin Chili: Easy, Flavorful Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A cozy and hearty pumpkin chili recipe featuring turkey bacon for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- Add more chili powder for extra heat.
- Serve with bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg