Pumpkin Chili

• 2 tspolive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 2 jalapenoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lbground turkey
• 1 candiced tomatoes, low-sodium
• 1 canpumpkin puree
• 1 cupwater
• 1 tspground cumin, ground
• 1 tbspchili powder
• to taste salt, to taste, optional
• to taste black pepper, to taste, optional
• 1 cankidney beans, or other beans if desired

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add turkey and cook until browned.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium low then add beans.

7. 7

   Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more.

8. 8

   Ladle chili into bowls and serve.