It’s a fan favorite, so we thought we’d bring it back to remind you for the end of the Shred. It’s great to make ahead of time and eat leftovers for lunch…if any leftovers survive! 

At only 280 calories per serving and a healthy dose of Vitamin A, you’re bound to love this fall treat! My family loved it so much that we made it twice in one weekend! 

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Serves 6

Ingredients arena fitness, food, food for fitness, recipe of the week, chili, turkey chili

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey

  • 1 can diced tomatoes, with their liquid

  • 1 can pumpkin purée

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • Ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook until browned. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve. 

 

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