This is a simple, warmly spiced, low-FODMAP Turkey Pumpkin Chili, full of deep and rich flavor. A lighter type of chili, since it uses turkey rather than beef, this recipe contains sweet potato and no beans, for a different spin. You can always add some beans on top, like we do in Cincinnati!
Serve this turkey pumpkin chili with crusty bread rolls, a side salad or in a sourdough bread bowl, if you tolerate gluten. It’s just simple goodness.

For more low-FODMAP Pumpkin ideas- see my low-FODMAP Best Pumpkin Recipe Collection!
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Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, MD

Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients (using available FODMAP data at time of posting)
Serves: 8
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 H
Equipment: Large Dutch oven
Ingredients
- Nonstick baking spray
- 1/2 cup (75g) medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 75g is one low-FODMAP serving due to fructans
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 large sweet potato (200g), chunked
- 75g is one low-FODMAP serving due to mannitol
- You can also use frozen, uncooked, chopped sweet potato if that’s easier
- 2 pounds ground turkey (or chicken)
- 2 teaspoons garlic infused oil
- 2 teaspoons shallot or onion infused oil
- Infused oils have the flavor but not the FODMAP carbs. See more in my Top 11 Tips & Tricks!
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
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- Select brands without added onion or garlic
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- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup (8 ounces) canned diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces is one low-FODMAP serving due to excess fructose
- 8 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons is one low-FODMAP serving
- 1 cup (225g) canned pure pumpkin
- 75g is one low-FODMAP serving due to GOS and fructans, 150g is the maximum serving
- 3/4-1 cup low-FODMAP chicken broth
- Garnish: shredded cheddar cheese, green scallion tips
Directions
- Spray the inside of a medium Dutch oven or a large saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium heat
- Place the bell pepper, carrots, and sweet potatoes in the Dutch oven and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the infused oils and ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned, breaking up the chunks as needed
- Stir in the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oregano
- Mix in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, canned pumpkin, and 3/4 cup low-FODMAP chicken broth until completely combined
- Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently
- Cover, reduce the heat to very low and simmer slowly, stirring occasionally until potatoes are soft and the chili has thickened a bit, about 30 minutes
- Add additional low-FODMAP chicken broth if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired (I add a sprinkle of sugar and extra cinnamon to mine)
- Serve hot with low-FODMAP, GF crusty bread, garnished with cheddar cheese and scallion tips, if desired
- This is even better after a day in the fridge!
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7 Responses
I made this exactly the way it says, and it’s delicious.
Delicious
I made this exactly the way it says, and it’s delicious. Sorry forgot stars.
Fantastic! We love hearing feedback like this. Stay in touch!!
Delicious!
This was amazing! I made a few slight changes-(1) I added a small, chopped hot pepper from my garden; (2) I also added 1/2 teaspoon each of low FODMAP certified green chive powder and garlic chive powders; and (3) I used homemade, from scratch chicken broth. I will definitely be making this again. I used 1 pound fattier ground turkey and 1 pound turkey breast meat.
Thank you so much Julie! Thrilled to hear this feedback!!
Delicious savory chili recipe that everyone will love.
No changes to the recipe. Quick and easy dish!
Hi Rebecca!
Thank you so much for your comment.
I really appreciate you taking the time.
Please stay in touch,
Warmly,
Rachel