Now THIS is BASIC! Chef Abby Turner’s PUMPKIN Chili | Jukebox | Huckabee

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pumpkin puree

🥗Healthier: butternut squash puree

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Butternut squash is a nutritious alternative; canned pumpkin is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are slightly lower in calories, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

Start by sautéing chopped red and green bell peppers, carrots, and onions in a Dutch oven.

Add turkey sausage to the pot and mix it all up.

Incorporate cinnamon, cumin, and pumpkin pie spice into the mixture.

Dump the mixture into the Dutch oven and stir.

Add kidney beans and pinto beans to the pot.

Pour in chicken stock and mix everything together.

Add one can of pumpkin to the mixture and stir well.

Let the chili sit for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

After simmering, serve the chili hot, topped with cheese, sour cream, or green onions as desired.

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