Pumpkin Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS

large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)

medium bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced

garlic cloves, minced (or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder)

1 1/3 lb

ground turkey or chicken (90 to 93 percent lean)

1 15 ounce can

white beans, drained and rinsed

1 28 ounce can

diced tomatoes with liquid

1/4 cup

tomato paste, no salt added

1 14 ounce can

pumpkin puree

1 cup

reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

2 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon (or 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice)

2 1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper (optional)

4 cups

baby spinach leaves

Avocado (optional)

Sour cream or Nonfat plain Greek yogurt (optional)

Cilantro (optional)