Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (cored, seeded and chopped )
• 2 jalapeño peppers (seeded and finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic ( finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder )
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. cumin, ground
• salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
• 1 can kidney beans (Can choose other beans if desired.)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add turkey and cook until browned. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium low then add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more.
4. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.