Pumpkin Chili

*Serves 4

Per Serving (1 1/4 cup): Calories 281, Protein 25g, Total Fat 10g, Carbs 20g, Fiber 7g

Ingredients: 

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 small green pepper, chopped

• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 pound ground turkey

• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• CarbEssentials Double Bites Cheddar Cheese*

Instructions: 

• In a large skillet, saute the onion and green and yellow peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Crumble turkey into skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

• Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the pumpkin, tomatoes, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. If desired, serve with toppings.