Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Fall + Winter
Serves 6-8
Cook Time: 1 Hour
One of Mountain Trek’s most popular recipes, this Pumpkin Turkey Chili is a hearty fall soup that is packed with protein to keep you feeling full for longer, loaded with fiber to feed your gut microbiome, and replete with iron to help boost energy levels and improve immune function. This healthy meal is great for lunch or dinner and can be easily batch-cooked and stored for emergency healthy meals.
Nutritional Powerhouse: Paprika contains capsaicin, a compound found in peppers that have been shown to have a wide range of health benefits. Capsaicin has high antioxidant properties, helps improve immune function, and is an excellent digestive system aid.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup diced carrot
- ½ cup diced celery
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2.5 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 (14.5) oz can black beans, drained
- 1 (14.5) oz can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (14.5) oz can pumpkin puree
- 1 (14.5) oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice
- ½ cup frozen corn kernels
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven on medium. Add oil plus onions, carrot, and celery. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add turkey and break up while mixing with vegetables. Once broken up, let it sit a few minutes, and then stir again.
- Add spices and garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add remaining ingredients except cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add the meat back in and cook for 45 mins uncovered, stirring every 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat, add cilantro and lime juice, check the seasoning and adjust as needed.
- Enjoy!
What Is Mountain Trek?
Mountain Trek is an award-winning health retreat located in the lush forests of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1991, our health reset program helps 16 guests at a time unplug, recharge, reconnect with nature, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. Our nutrition program uses local, organic ingredients and reduces inflammation and balances blood sugar levels and hormones. To learn more about Mountain Trek, and how we can help reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:
