Turkey Pumpkin Chili with Nutmeg & Cinnamon

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Folding these two quintessential fall spices into this hearty meal brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes and pumpkin. Turkey is our preferred protein here, but organic ground chicken or beef works, as does opting for only vegetables. The finished result is a chili that is incredibly layered and satisfying. 

This recipe yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pumpkin pie pumpkins
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 28 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 pumpkin pie pumpkins
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 900 g ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 28 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 170 g tomato paste
  • 240 ml bone broth
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 can black beans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit / 200 degrees Celsius. Cut tops off of pumpkins and clean out the inside, saving seeds to roast later for a fall snack. Cut pumpkins in half and brush the inside with coconut oil and a pinch of sea salt. Place face down on a baking sheet lined with parchment and roast for 30 minutes or until fork tender. 

2. In a large dutch oven, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3. Add peppers and cook for another 5-8 minutes or until peppers are soft.

4. Turn the heat up and add ground turkey. Mix until all the turkey is browned.

5. Reduce heat to low and add tomatoes, tomato paste, bone broth, and all the spices. 

6. When the pumpkin is finished, take it out of the oven and let it cool. When it’s cool enough to handle, remove the skin and cut into small cubes. 

7. Add pumpkin and black beans to the pot and stir. 

8. Serve with toppings of your choice. Avocado and leek crema are our favorite. 

Tips
**Another pumpkin technique is to peel pumpkin when raw and cut into cubes. Add coconut oil and sea salt and roast for about 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

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