Spooky Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili

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This is a favorite of ours for Halloween. Pop it in the slow cooker before work and dinner for the crew is ready in time for Trick or Treat! Serve with Cheddar cheese and chives or 'Boo' chips for a festive flair.

Submitted by Annie Gladding
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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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

Directions

  1. Cook turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.

  2. 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.

  3. Cover and cook on Low until flavors combine, 6 to 10 hours.

Cook's Note:

Trader Joe's(R) sells cooked lentils in the produce section.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
2g Fat
30g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 689mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 724mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.