The Johnsons' Journey

Crockpot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili

The holiday season is upon us and nothing screams holiday more than anything pumpkin! I've been making pumpkin breads like it's my job so I figured I could branch out and try a savory pumpkin dish. 

Recipe borrowed from & image borrowed from : http://ibakeyoueat.blogspot.com

^ She just so happens to be my talented cousin :-) So check out her awesome blog, it is full of amazing recipes. My photo didn't turn out too appetizing so I am just going to borrow her photo :-)

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 (I prefer Goya) rinsed and drained
• 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 4.5 oz canned chopped green chile
• 2 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
• chopped cilantro and chives for topping
• salt and pepper to taste
• low fat sour cream for topping (optional)

Preparation:

Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes.  Add to crock pot.

Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin andsauté another minute. 

Add to crock pot. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.