Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Healthy twist on a classic

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  small yellow onion, chopped, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 2  jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  lb  ground white turkey meat or 1  lb  dark turkey meat
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1⁄4 lb spinach
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

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