A ZeroPoint Weight Watchers fall chili recipe with turkey and pumpkin.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1lb450 g ground turkey breast
1tspolive oil5 ml
1tspsalt5 g
4clovesgarlicminced (12 g)
1tspground cumin2 g
½tspblack pepper1 g
2tbsptomato paste30 g
1medium oniondiced (150 g)
1red bell pepperdiced (120 g)
2cupsdiced pumpkin300 g
1can15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed (425 g)
1can14.5 oz crushed tomatoes (410 g)
2cupschicken broth480 ml
Instructions
Season the Turkey: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey breast with cumin, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the turkey.
Sauté the Turkey: In a large pot, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned turkey to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables: Push the turkey mixture to one side of the pot. In the empty space, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Mix well: Mix the turkey and vegetables together in the pot, ensuring everything is well combined.
Add the Pumpkin and Beans: Add the diced pumpkin to the pot, stirring to coat it with the turkey and vegetable mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes to allow the pumpkin to start softening.
Add beans: Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans.
Add broth: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Serve: Once the chili has finished cooking, give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like chopped cilantro, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or sliced avocado.