Cooking Healthy with Coastline 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.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

Add 1 cup of low sodium chicken stock, 1 can of red kidney beans, 1 can of white beans, and chopped green bell pepper.

Mix well to incorporate all ingredients.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and turmeric; stir to combine.

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

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