Spicy Pumpkin and Turkey Curry
Spicy pumpkin and turkey curry is an easy, creamy, veggie-packed one-pot meal.
If you have not tried a savory pumpkin recipe this is your sign. This recipe was inspired by a spicy pumpkin curry sauce that Trader Joe’s used to make. Spicy pumpkin curry is packed with nutrients, flavor, and protein. This creamy dreamy curry tastes like a warm hug and is dairy-free and gluten-free.
You will love Spicy Pumpkin and Turkey Curry because:
- Spicy pumpkin and turkey curry is a healthy and easy one-pot meal
- A healthy and easy recipe for dinner
- Full of flavor, filling, and nutritious
- A great way to use up leftover canned pumpkin
- A creamy, dreamy, spicy curry sauce without any dairy
- A balanced meal of protein, fat, and carbs so you will be full and satisfied
- This curry is dairy-free, gluten-free, and filled with lots of nutrients
- A freezer-friendly meal that makes for great leftovers and is also good for meal prep
Spicy Pumpkin and Turkey Curry is made with:
- Onion: I prefer a sweet onion because it offers lots of flavor and fiber without the same bite as yellow onions
- Ground turkey: good source of protein, or you can substitute chickpeas or tofu if vegan
- Pumpkin puree: makes the curry thick and creamy while boosting the nutrients
- Diced tomatoes: I like fire-roasted tomatoes for extra spice, but regular would work as well
- Coconut milk: canned light or regular coconut milk to make it creamy and keep it dairy-free
- Frozen peas: low in sugar and high in fiber, plus, frozen are easy to keep on hand
- Spices: for spices, we use curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cayenne
- Rice or your favorite rice substitute: great source of healthy carbs
Recipe Tips:
- This curry is great for meal prep and leftovers
- Make it in a large pot or skillet on the stove
- Easily make it lower-carb and paleo by enjoying it with cauliflower rice
- Make it vegan by omitting the turkey and adding chickpeas or tofu for protein
- Easily adjust the spice to make it more or less spicey to your preference
Other Recipes You May Enjoy:
- Turkey & Pumpkin Chili
- Autumn Sheet Pan Meal
- 30-Minute Healthy Sloppy Joes
- Vegan Sweet Potato Burger
Spicy Pumpkin and Turkey Curry
Spicy pumpkin and turkey curry is an easy, creamy, veggie-packed one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 bag frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (or use fresh if you have it on hand)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper (start with less and add to taste preference)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice onion
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat
- Spray with oil and saute onion for a few minutes
- Add ground turkey to skillet and cook until no longer pink
- Stir in pumpkin, can of tomatoes, coconut milk and spices
- Add the bag of frozen peas and mix to combine
- Cover and let simmer for 20-30 minutes
- Serve with rice, quionoa, or cauliflower rice and enjoy
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