Pumpkin Chili with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy, Comforting Dish
A delightful pumpkin chili that brings warmth and comfort, enhanced by the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, black beans, corn, and all spices. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey and bacon, and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg