ANYTIME TURKEY CHILI

Anytime Turkey Chili image

I created this dish to grab the voters' attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin, brown sugar and cooked turkey, it's like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one bowl. -Brad Bailey of Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, green pepper, oregano and cumin in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, broth, water, brown sugar, chili powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add turkey; heat through. If desired, top with cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges