Perfect Autumn Secret Ingredient Chili
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