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Crockpot Pumpkin Turkey Chili

This veggie & protein packed pumpkin turkey chili takes only 10 minutes to prep and is great for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium to large carrots
  • 3 stalks of celery
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 can of chili beans
  • 1 can of pumpkin puree
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 packet of chili seasoning *

Instructions

  • Peel and chop your carrots, celery & onions.
  • Add veggies to the crockpot followed by cans of beans, pumpkin and tomatoes.
  • Next, add turkey, chili seasoning and chicken stock.
  • Mix it all up well and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Give it a taste test and adjust spices to your liking. Usually I might add a little more chili powder and garlic powder!
  • Once cooked, top with cheese, greek yogurt/sour cream and chives if desired!

Notes

  • Chili seasoning: If you'd prefer to do this you can use 2 tbsp of this chili seasoning recipe from a fellow registered dietitian!
  • Ground Turkey: You can really sub any protein source here, such as chicken or beef! You can even use an additional can of beans in place of the meat for a vegetarian option.
  • Stovetop Instructions: To make this pumpkin turkey chili no the stovetop you're going to want to first brown your meat with a little olive oil in a pan. Then, in a large stock pot add all of your ingredients, just like the crockpot directions. You'll want to simmer this for ~30 minutes at least but the longer you do it the better, in my opinion! I'd shoot for closer to 60 minutes so the flavors can really mingle!
  • Instant Pot Instructions: You're going to want to set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and brown your meat with a drizzle of EVOO, just like the stovetop instructions. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot. I'd recommend first adding stock so that you can deglaze the bottom of the pot if needed from browning the meat. Set to pressure cook for 12 minutes and allow to naturally pressure release.
  • Vegan Modifications: You can easily make this crockpot pumpkin turkey chili into a vegan recipe by swapping the ground meat for a can of beans and the chicken stock for vegetable stock.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Crockpot Pumpkin Turkey Chili
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    337
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    16
    g
    25
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    97
    mg
    32
    %
    Sodium
     
    760
    mg
    33
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    20
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    30
    g
    60
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.