Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Name: Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 green sweet pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb ground white meat turkey; 1 398 mL can diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 398 mL can pumpkin puree; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground tumeric; 1 398 mL can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Prep Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr
Makes8 Servings

Photo: Andrew Grinton

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 green sweet pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground white meat turkey
1 398 mL can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 398 mL can pumpkin puree
1 cup water
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground tumeric
1 398 mL can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Instructions

In a large pot, warm the oil on medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onion and green pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned. Pour in water, pumpkin, tomatoes, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Bring the heat down to medium low and then add the chickpeas. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with fresh bread and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 23g, Fat 13g, Fibre 8g, Sodium 580mg.

This article was originally published on Nov 01, 2011