Homemade Turkey-Pumpkin Chili Recipe | SAVORY and SUPER Delicious | Real Simple @Home

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: sweet potato puree

Butternut squash offers a similar texture and flavor, while sweet potato is often less costly.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster, while chickpeas can be more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: green bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Green bell pepper provides crunch without heat, while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add 1.5 cups of chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

If the pan feels dry, add another tablespoon of olive oil.

Add 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of ground coriander and 2.5 teaspoons of smoked paprika; stir to bloom the spices for a minute.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt and stir to combine.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey; cook until browned, ensuring it's mostly white or brown throughout.

Stir in 2 cans of rinsed and drained cannellini beans.

Add 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree, 1.5 cups of chicken broth, and 1.75 cups of water; stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer without a lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.

After 15 minutes, check the chili; it should be thick and aromatic.

Serve topped with scallions, sour cream, and hot sauce as desired.

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