PUMPKIN TURKEY STEW 

If you are feeling the cold  creeping in more than ever this winter....give this hearty stew a try. Mix up your ingredients, pour  into your slow cooker and you will have a delicious, hot dinner for these long, cold, snowy evenings.

1 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil                             16 oz can pumpkin puree

1 cup chopped red onion                                     1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder

1 red bell pepper, chopped                                  1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped                              Dash of salt

2 cloves garlic, minced                                       1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 lb ground turkey (I use organic of course)          1/2 cup sour cream

1 can (14.5) diced tomatoes  

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, saute onion, bell peppers and garlic until tender.  Stir in turkey and cook until evenly browned.  Pour meat mixture into slow cooker.  Mix in tomatoes and pumpkin.  Season with chili powder, pepper and salt.  Cover and set on low.  Cook for 3-4 hours.  Do not over cook. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese and sour cream.  Refrigerate leftovers.

Serves 4-6

*Aren't those veggie colors fabulous!  Makes me think of spring!