Pumpkin Spice Turkey Chili-Filled Sweet Potatoes w/ Giardiniera

Pumpkin Spice Turkey Chili-Filled Sweet Potatoes with Ronnie’s Giardiniera is a cozy fall twist that balances sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite. Roasted sweet potatoes serve as the perfect vessel, their caramelized richness pairing beautifully with hearty ground turkey chili infused with warm pumpkin spice and autumn herbs. Topped with a generous spoonful of Ronnie’s Giardiniera, the dish gets a bright, tangy heat that cuts through the sweetness and adds the signature kick, making it a comfort food classic with a bold, seasonal edge.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • Olive oil spray
  • Pinch of salt
For the Pumpkin Spice Turkey Chili
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 cups fresh grape tomatoes, halved (about 1 pint)
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
  • ½ cup Ronnie’s Giardiniera, drained & chopped
For Serving
  • Extra Ronnie’s Giardiniera on top
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Air Fry the Sweet Potatoes
• Wash, dry, and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork.
• Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Air fry at 390°F for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway, until fork-tender.
2. Make the Chili
• Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion + garlic, sauté until fragrant.
• Add ground turkey, cook until browned.
• Stir in chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne.
• Add grape tomatoes, cook until they burst and release juices (5–7 minutes).
• Stir in pumpkin purée + broth. Simmer 20–25 minutes until thick.
• Fold in ½ cup chopped Ronnie’s Giardiniera for brightness and tang.
3. Assemble
• Split open air-fried sweet potatoes. Fluff with a fork.
• Ladle turkey chili on top.
• Finish with cheese, sour cream, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and more giardiniera. 


This recipe was prepared by @farmacyrevolution_

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