Pumpkin and Turkey Chili
This quick turkey chili combines ground turkey, pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and chili powder for a warmly spiced bowl with subtle pumpkin richness. Serve it as an easy fall dinner, topped with shredded Cheddar and sour cream for a creamy, tangy finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pumpkin and Turkey Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
- 2
Stir in turkey and cook until evenly browned; drain.
- 3
Mix in tomatoes and pumpkin. Season with chili powder, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese and sour cream.
- Calories 344.0 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 28.24 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 23.28 g 8%
- Total Fat 16.01 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.67 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.23 mg High 31%
- Sodium 360.18 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 5.09 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 206.72 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 586.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 357.13 mcg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin C 48.91 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pumpkin and Turkey Chili is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Powder, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 344.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin and Turkey Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin and Turkey Chili?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin and Turkey Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pumpkin and Turkey Chili healthy?
- Pumpkin and Turkey Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 344.0 calories and 28.24 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 360.18 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.67 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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