Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin is the surprise ingredient and really adds a great twist to this comfort food.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 large yellow pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat
• 1 tbsp sour cream, reduced fat
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 cups great northern beans

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and sauté the onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic until tender.
2. Stir in the turkey, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, and mix in tomatoes and pumpkin. Season with chili powder, pepper, and salt.
3. Add great northern beans, drained to mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Serve topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream.