C.Coronato Food Video Blog: Turkey Pumpkin Chili

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.

Cut the onion in half from top to bottom, then peel it.

Rough chop the onion into slices and place in a bowl.

Cut the bell pepper in half, remove seeds, and chop into strips before adding to the bowl with the onion.

Smash and chop the garlic cloves and add to the bowl with the onion and bell pepper.

Drizzle olive oil into a pot and turn on to low flame to heat up.

Add the chopped peppers, onions, and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5-10 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is slightly brown.

Open cans of tomatoes, pumpkin puree, and kidney beans.

Add 3 lbs of ground turkey to the pot and cook until fully browned, mixing with the vegetables.

Once turkey is browned, add in the tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste; stir to combine.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 30 minutes, taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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