# Sweet Seasonal Chilis This Sweet Potato and Apple Recipe Transforms a Turkey-Based Chili Dish By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-recipe References: [ohsweetbasil](http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/apple-recipes.html) & [ohsweetbasil](http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/easy-sweet-potato-apple-turkey-chili-recipe.html) If you are looking for new ways to incorporate seasonal fruit into your diet, this [apple recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-forward-beverages) is a doozy. From Carrian at the blog Oh Sweet Basil, the sweet potato and apple turkey chili is a healthy and hearty meal sure to keep you warm and full as the weather gets colder. It is also a sweeter take on the meaty dish many might associate with spice instead. To recreate this easy apply recipe, you will need ingredients such as sweet potato, chicken or vegetable broth (Pacific Foods works well), carrot, zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, lean ground turkey, apple, skim milk, pumpkin pie spice, salt and pepper and olive oil or butter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Fruit:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate seasonal fruit into various recipes and food products. - **Healthier Chili:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop healthier versions of chili by using alternative ingredients or cooking methods. - **Sweet and Savory Combination:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with sweet and savory flavor combinations to create unique dishes and flavor profiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative food and beverage products that incorporate seasonal fruit and offer healthier alternatives to traditional dishes like chili. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and services that cater to the growing demand for healthier food options, including chili recipes with nutritious ingredients. - **Home Cooking Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market appliances that facilitate the preparation of sweet and savory dishes, providing convenience for home cooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Cilantro-Infused Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-fireside-chili.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Autumnal Apple Acai Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-turn-up-acai-bowl.md) - [Canned Turkey Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-chili-with-beans.md) - [Apple-Themed Superfood Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frutta-bowls.md) - [Sweet Seasonal Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chicken-bowl.md) - [Side Dish Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-smoothie.md) - [Apple-Topped Acai Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-bowl.md) - [Festive Chili Crisp Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chili-cranberry-orange-onion.md)