Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Pumpkin lends color, nutrients and substance to this creamy chili Mexicana. Onion, chile peppers, ground turkey and kidney beans seasoned with cumin and chili powder make a zesty and flavorful dish.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15.25-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add turkey; cook until browned. Drain.
2. Add tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, chiles, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

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