Perfect Autumn Secret Ingredient Chili

As soon as those leaves start falling, I’m busting out the crockpot and whipping up chili.  But the same chili recipe sometimes gets old and even this chili lovin’ momma needs to switch it up. 

My kiddos are decent with eating veggies but I try to pack them in wherever I can.  I added two cups finely minced spinach to this crockpot as well as 1/2 cup of pumpkin too. 

Everyone loved it.  I was pleasantly surprised with the reaction- not that I thought they wouldn’t like it, but with the sneaky nutrients I packed in there, there were no complaints! 

Here’s the recipe! 

Ingredients: 

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 can organic diced low sodium tomatoes
1 can organic light kidney beans, drained
1 can organic chili beans (low sodium)
1 c pumpkin puree
1 large bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp minced onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 c spinach finely diced
3/4 c water

Directions:  

In a large skillet, brown turkey, onion, pepper, and seasonings. 
Place into crockpot sprayed with olive oil.
Add beans, tomatoes, & water.
Cook on low for 6 hours.  Stir in pumpkin puree and minced spinach.  Let sit for 10-15 minutes.  Serve & enjoy.

The pumpkin puree will give it a thicker texture and a richer flavor.  If you’d like a more savory taste, add 1 tsp nutmeg.

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Makes six 3/4 c servings.

For 21 Day Fix:

3/4 c =
1 red
1 yellow
1/4 purple
1 green