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🎃 Healthier Halloween Recipe: Savory Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Treat yourself to something hearty this Halloween! This savory pumpkin turkey chili is a cozy, protein-packed meal bursting with fall flavor. Pumpkin adds fiber, vitamins and a creamy texture that makes every bite feel like comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin (peeled and seeded)
1 (15-ounce) can chili beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can seasoned black beans, drained
1 onion, chopped
2–3 tablespoons brown sugar (for a touch of sweetness)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring often, until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Transfer the turkey to a slow cooker. Stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, onion, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and chili powder.
Cover and cook onLow for at least 3 hours, until the pumpkin is tender and starts to break apart.
Serve warm and enjoy this festive, nourishing twist on a classic chili!

🕸️ Healthy Eating Tip:

Don’t throw away those pumpkin seeds just yet! While your chili cooks, roast them in the oven for a crunchy, heart-healthy snack. Toss with olive oil and a dash of seasoning, then bake at 325°F for 15–25 minutes until golden and crisp.

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