Pumpkin Chili

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
low-sodium
1 can pumpkin purée
1 cup water
1 teaspoon cumin
ground
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt and pepper (to taste
optional)
1 can kidney beans
low-sodium (or other beans if desired)

Wash hands with soap and water.
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.
Add turkey and cook until browned.
Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low then add beans.
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more.
Ladle chili into bowls and serve.

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