Description
This hearty Pumpkin Chili combines lean turkey and chicken sausage with pumpkin puree and beans, creating a deliciously comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s an excellent option for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.3 lbs ground turkey (extra lean)
- 6 small links (9oz) chicken maple sausage
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 (15.5oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5oz) can red kidney beans
- 1 (29oz) can pumpkin purée
- 1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (12 fl. oz) bottle pumpkin beer
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Sour cream
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Thinly slice the sausages or remove from casing. Set aside with the ground turkey.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until translucent. Add bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same pot, add 2 more tbsp olive oil and brown the ground turkey and sausage for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the reserved vegetables back to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée, beans, and all spices. Add pumpkin beer and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Lower heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve with grated cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
To make vegetarian, omit meat and use vegetable broth instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg