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Crock Pot Pumpkin Sausage (or Turkey), Pumpkin and White Bean Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
-cooking spray (I used my Misto)
-2 lb 99% lean ground turkey (I used pumpkin sausage)
-1/2 tsp olive oil
-1 small onion, chopped
-3 garlic cloves, minced
-1 tsp chili powder, to taste
-2 bay leaves
-2 tsp cumin
-1 tsp oregano
-2 (15 oz cans) white northern or navy beans (I prefer Goya) rinsed and drained (I used 1 can of cannellini beans)
-15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
-4.5 oz canned chopped green chile
-2 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
-chopped cilantro and chives for topping
-salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper)
-low fat sour cream for topping (optional)

I added:

-2 jalapenos, chopped
-butternut squash, cubed
-1 can corn
-kale
-1 zucchini
-scallions (added at the end)
Directions:
Directions:
-Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. (Do this if you are using ground turkey) Add to crock pot.

-Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, jalapenos (if using) sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute.

-Add to crock pot. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves (Also add the butternut squash and corn if using). Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

-During the last hour of cooking I added the kale and zucchini.

-Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Add scallions and cilantro, stir to combine. Enjoy!

-I topped my dish with fresh cilantro, scallions and feta cheese.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
9 if following the ground turkey recipe
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This dish would be perfect for a "chili" fall evening.

Nutrition for the original turkey recipe:

Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 272.5 • Fat: 2.5 g • Protein: 32 g • Carb: 31 g • Fiber: 12 g • Sugar: 2.4
Sodium: 499 (without salt)

Nutrition for the pumpkin sausage recipe: 1700 calories total.

Approximately 425 calories per serving (serving of 4)

 

 

 

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