Spooky Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili

Name: Spooky Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 365 min
Total time: 380 min
Ingredients: 2.5 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; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 0.25 cup chili powder; 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 tablespoon onion powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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

Updated on March 27, 2025

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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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

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

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.

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.

Spooky Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili

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