Pumpkin is very low in Saturated Fat, cholesterol and sodium, pumpkin is a good source of Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

Add it to smoothies, soups or try this fantastic pumpkin chili recipe:

Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili made in the Slow Cooker or Instant Pot!

TOTAL TIME: 4-8 hours

A perfect fall chili made with pumpkin puree, ground turkey, white beans, green chili and spices. Top this with chopped fresh cilantro, scallions, jalapeños, or cheddar and serve it with baked chips on the side for a wonderful lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS:

  • cooking spray
  • 2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 (15 oz cans) white northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can pumpkin puree (or homemade)
  • 4.5 oz canned chopped green chile
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cilantro, red onion or chives for topping
  • Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream for topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
  2. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes.  Add to crock pot.
  3. Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 – 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Add to crock pot.
  4. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  6. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!

Instant Pot:

  1. Press saute and lightly spray with oil. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes.  Set aside.
  2. Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 – 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Return meat to the pot.
  3. Add the beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
  4. Cover and cook on high pressure 25 minutes. Natural release.
  5. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 9 servings, Serving Size: 1 cup

  • Amount Per Serving:
  • Freestyle Points: 0
  • Points +: 6
  • Calories: 272.5 calories
  • Total Fat: 2.5g
  • Saturated Fat: g
  • Cholesterol: mg
  • Sodium: 499mg
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Sugar: 2.5g
  • Protein: 32g

Recipe courtesy of Skinny Taste.