Pumpkin Chili: A Cozy, Hearty Delight with Turkey Bacon
A warm and hearty pumpkin chili that combines the flavors of turkey bacon with rich pumpkin for a comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups kidney beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon back into the pot, along with the pumpkin puree, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This chili can be made a day ahead for even better flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chili, Turkey Bacon, Hearty Comfort Food