Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large poblano peppers
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (separated)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (separated)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • ½ large white onion (minced)
  • 15 oz. canned pumpkin puree
  • 30 oz. canned diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 chicken broth (or any kind of broth)
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the poblano peppers on the baking sheet and drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season them with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cut off the end of a head of garlic (opposite of the root so the cloves stay together). Drizzle the garlic with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and wrap the garlic in aluminum foil. Place the garlic on the baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the poblano peppers and garlic for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Once the poblano peppers have beautiful roasting marks on them, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut the top off and then remove the seeds.
  • Place the roasted poblano peppers, garlic cloves, and a can of pumpkin puree in a high-speed food processor and process until everything is pureed together. Set aside.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add the ground turkey to the pot and break up the turkey into small pieces. Cook the turkey for 2-3 minutes and then add the onion and season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Cook the turkey until almost fully cooked. And then pour the pumpkin puree mixture into the Dutch oven. Mix to combine. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix again.
  • Bring the chili to a boil over medium/high heat and then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings.