How to Make Spooky Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a comforting and hearty dish that's perfect for Halloween or any chilly fall evening? This Spooky Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili is sure to hit the spot. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this twist on traditional chili is a healthy and satisfying meal that's easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.

With a hint of spookiness from ghostly white beans and a rich, dark color from the addition of black lentils, this chili is a festive and delicious way to celebr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound cooked lentils
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen pearl onions
  • 1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cook turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer turkey to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, lentils, pumpkin puree, pinto beans, pearl onions, green chile peppers, and garlic. Stir in water, brown sugar, chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low until flavors combine, 6 to 10 hours.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 689mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 724mg