Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Hearty fall chili recipe..the pumpkin makes this a very creamy chili.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons salt (less if you are not using no-salt-added tomatoes )
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 yellow onion, diced
• 1  bell pepper, any color, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained but fluid saved
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin
•  shredded cheddar cheese (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a large (4 qt) saute pan, saute onion and bell pepper in olive oil until onions are translucent (4-5 minutes.).
2. Add garlic and stir for additional 1 minute.
3. Add in ground turkey and continue sautéing until turkey is browned, drain excess oil.
4. Stir in tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, corn and all spices and bring to a boil.
5. Once boiling reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. If chili seems too dry or thick add retained fluid from black beans in small increments until chili reaches desired consistency.
7. Garnish with cheddar cheese and serve.