1 POT TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI

INGREDIENTS

US Customary – Metric

• 1-2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

• 1 large onion, diced (any color, but I prefer red)

• 2 medium carrots, diced (can sub sweet potato or butternut squash)

• 1 diced medium orange, yellow, or red bell pepper

• 1 lb ground organic turkey (see notes if vegan*)

• 4-5 large cloves garlic, minced

• 3 Tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp of organic maple syrup

• 2 Tbsp chili powder

• 2 Tbsp ground cumin

• 1 Tbsp dried oregano

• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika (or sub-sweet paprika)

• 1 – 1 ½ tsp sea salt (depending on preference and saltiness)

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans of diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles ( can do regular canned tomatoes too)

• 3 (15 oz.) cans of beans of choice, drained (black, kidney, and/or pinto beans)

• 1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin purée

• 1-2 cups water or bone broth (just enough to cover everything)

• 4 cups chopped kale (or other dark leafy greens — beet greens, chard, spinach)

• Optional* 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeds, and stems removed, minced (omit for less heat)

FOR SERVING OPTIONAL

• Avocado

• Freshly chopped cilantro and/or thinly sliced green onion

• Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven (~5 liters/quarts or larger) over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onions and carrots and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender — about 3-4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

• Scoot the veggies to the perimeter of the pan. Add the organic turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink — about 3-4 minutes.

• Once the turkey is no longer pink, add the garlic, maple syrup, optional jalapeño, tomato paste, spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika), salt, and pepper and stir to coat the turkey evenly.

• Add all remaining ingredients (diced tomatoes, drained beans, pumpkin purée, water, chopped kale or other greens). Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes to develop the flavors, stirring occasionally until thickening.

• Serve warm with optional garnishes of avocado, fresh cilantro, or green onion, and a squeeze of lime. It’s also delicious on a baked potato or with rice.

• Enjoy!

NOTES

*For a vegan version, omit the turkey and add 1-2 more cans of beans.