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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 260.0
  • Total Fat: 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.1 mg
  • Sodium: 490.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.3 g
  • Protein: 16.5 g

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Pumpkin Chili

Submitted by: EMBUSBY

Introduction

Pumpkin adds flavor, fiber and vitamin A! For those following the Weight Watcher Core Plan, this recipe is core. Pumpkin adds flavor, fiber and vitamin A! For those following the Weight Watcher Core Plan, this recipe is core.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 lb extra lean ground beef
    45 oz pinto beans (1 lg and 1 sm can each)
    15 oz black beans (1 sm can)
    15 oz canned pumpkin (1 can)..do not use pumpkin pie mix
    15 oz corn (1 can)
    10 oz Rotel (1can mild or spicy to your taste)
    1 jar of your favorite salsa
    1 zucchini chopped fine
    2-3 Tablespoon of Chili powder to taste
    chopped garlic and onion to taste ( I like a lot)
    1 Tablespoon of dark cocoa powder (adds mexican mole flavor and antioxidants)

Directions

Saute beef in a large pot and drain any extra fat (extra has very little to drain). Add onions, garlic and finely chopped zucchini and saute for a minute or 2, then add the remaining ingrediants. Simmer on low for several hours and enjoy. Good to start in the morning on a cold day. May be transferred to a crock pot. I like to top mine with FF sour cream, reduced fat cheese and chives it available.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMBUSBY.






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  • RILLIA

    Very Good
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    I'm only to the simmering stage, but already I'm thinking this is going to be a keeper. I did add a can of beef broth, because I thought it was too thick. - 1/18/10

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  • SOLOTRAVELER79

    Incredible!
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    Wonderful! I used frozen squash instead of pumpkin (no store had any..) and skipped the corn as my salsa contained corn and it came out great! Reheats like a dream as well. The pumpkin/squash gives a nice earthy undertone to the flavor. This is going to be a staple for sure!! - 9/26/09

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  • JJAE53

    Incredible!
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    Flavor is outstanding! Really spicy! I made it just as the recipe is written, and I wouldn't change a thing. - 11/2/08

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  • KTKTBUG

    Incredible!
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    I make this all the time because it is so tasty! I use ground turkey instead of beef, only 15 oz of pinto beans and no Rotel. This brings down the calories so I divide it into 8 servings instead of 12. I also like to dip homemade wheat tortilla chips in the chili to make a filling lunch or dinner. - 2/18/08

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  • HEALTHYGAL01

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    Yummy - I used ground turkey and kidney beans instead of pintos because of what I had at home. I added more veggies and a cup of chicken stock and an extra can of tomatoes since more moisture was needed. The pumpkin and chocolate added great texture and flavor - 12/20/12

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  • RUMBAMEL

    Good
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    I didn't have several ingredients so I made due. I used diced toms w/grn chilis and another diced toms for the salsa. I used 2 cans black beans(drained) and a can of chili beans, no zucc and used frozen corn. I'm very excited about this recipe. ok, needs tweaking. - 11/6/12

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  • TXBRANDI

    Incredible!
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    Very Yummy! I will definitely make this again! I doubled the recipe (yay, now I have some for lunch!), eliminated the corn, used 1/2 ground turkey and used only 45 oz. of beans for the whole doubled recipe.

    Does anyone know how much a serving would be? - 10/17/12

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  • SANDEEB7

    Very Good
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    Well, I had to Google Rotel....hehe...but I'm looking forward to making this soon. :) - 10/15/12

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  • PALMPAINTS

    Incredible!
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    This really is incredible! Lot's of flavor. I used my ground venison to make it even more low fat. I also added some broth so it wasn't so thick. I also used my fresh canned corn from last summer. Thanks for sharing! - 5/22/12

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  • STAYTHIN9

    Incredible!
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    Family really liked this. I'll use this one at the school chili bake off this year. Thanks. - 9/15/11

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  • ALILDUCKLING

    O.K.
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    This was not a favorite at our house. I anticipated we'd love it and was surprized -- as most of the ingredients listed fit in our enjoyment range...The spicing wasn't the flavor we like, and I think we missed more of a tomatoe-y taste. Toppings help! Maybe this is something new to try again. - 2/3/11

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  • DAS92687

    Incredible!
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    A-MA-ZING!! Thanks !! - 10/30/10

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  • ROBERTAB3

    Incredible!
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    Very good flavor. - 1/3/10

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  • TORTUETOO

    Very Good
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    This was very good, although I expected much more pumpkin flavor - I could barely taste the pumpkin. Very good and very easy. Thank you! - 10/20/09

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  • KARAZGTNGHLTHY

    Incredible!
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    I made this for a group of 11 when we had family in town. Everyone LOVED it! Even hubby, who when he saw the title wasn't even gonna try it!! Good for you, good taste, wasn't too spicy, so the kiddos could eat it. It made alot, so if you don't have a big group you can freeze leftovers. Thanks! - 12/12/08

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  • TATERKET

    Very Good
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    Very good... my hubby loved this! Make sure you have a big crockpot, though! - 12/3/08

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  • BEADINCHICK

    Incredible!
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    Made this last night. Definately not Texas Chili, but hubby loved it just the same. Me too - 11/18/08

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  • RAINBOWMF


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    i am going to make this - 3/28/08

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