Pumpkin Chili
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Makes:
8
Servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Canned or pureed pumpkin adds a hearty and nutritious flavor to this savory chili recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons 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 diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon 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.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add turkey and cook until browned.
4. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium low then add beans.
6. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more.
7. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
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