Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Submitted by MJinSF

"Healthy twist on a classic"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• 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 1/2 ounce) 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.