Paleo Turkey Pumpkin Chili

By ROBandSEAN

Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili. Garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra­virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
• 1 (14.5­ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
• 1 (15­ounce) can pumpkin purée
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 zucchini chopped
• 2 celery stalk chopped
• 2 carrots chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, veggies 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 and. Cover and
simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.