Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Pomegranate Turkey Chili
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serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
ingredients
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup fresh pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red, yellow or green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped, more as desired
2 cans beef or vegetable broth, more if needed
1 can (15 ounce size) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounce size) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounce size) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey or diced cooked leftover steak or beef
shredded sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional garnish)
directions
You'll need 1 double thick piece of cheesecloth, 4 x 4 inches. Place pomegranate arils in cheesecloth and tie into a bag with kitchen string.
Place oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot and heat until hot. Saute onion, bell pepper, chilies and garlic for 3 minutes.
Stir in broth and pomegranate juice. Immerse cheesecloth bag in mixture. Stir in beans, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring mixture to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer over low heat uncovered for 1 hour.
Remove bay leaf and discard. Stir in turkey and simmer 3 minutes more.
Remove cheesecloth bag and discard. Check seasoning. Sprinkle cheese over each serving.
Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers in tightly sealed containers.
cook's notes
To remove pomegranate arils: Score a fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate underwater to free the arils. The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the arils in a separate bowl.
For fresh pomegranate juice: per 1 cup of juice, cut 2 large pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or a juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.
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