Hearty Turkey Pumpkin, Bean, and Corn Chili
A comforting, fiber-packed turkey chili enriched with pinto beans, dark red kidney beans, sweet corn, and pumpkin puree. Batch-cooked into 10 satisfying portions to make meal prep effortless.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Makes
10 servings
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven
Time saver
Batch Storing: Divide the cooked chili into 10 equal containers right after cooking for easy meal prep throughout the week.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Set a large heavy soup pot or…
- 01
Set a large heavy soup pot or…
Set a large heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
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Add the chopped onion
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
Look for: the vegetables are softened and onions are translucent
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Add the ground turkey to the pot
Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until completely browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: completely browned with no pink remaining
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Stir in the chili powder
Stir in the chili powder, salt, and black pepper, coating the turkey and vegetables for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Rinse and drain the pinto beans and…
Rinse and drain the pinto beans and dark red kidney beans. Pour into the pot along with the diced tomatoes with their juice, pumpkin puree, and sweet corn. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a rich chili base.
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Bring the chili to a gentle boil…
Bring the chili to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Remove lid
Remove lid, stir well, and let simmer uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until thick and rich.
Look for: thick and rich
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Ladle 1 serving (about 1
Ladle 1 serving (about 1.5 cups) into a bowl to serve warm. Store remaining portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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