Spicy Spaghetti

"...We sautéed lean ground beef, onion, garlic, carrot, green pepper, mushrooms, jalapeño and a pinch of salt before adding a can of tomato sauce and a chopped fresh tomato. Then we added a chipotle chile with some extra adobo sauce, dried oregano and basil and let it simmer for around an hour and a half. Before eating, I chopped some fresh basil and added it to the sauce and served topped with some aged gouda cheese."

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Food

Turkey Pumpkin Chili from Whole Food's Blog:

Serves 6
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 olive oil 
• 1 small yellow onion, 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 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid 
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée 1 cup water 
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste 
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. 
2. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. 
3. Add turkey and cook until browned. 
4. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. 
5. Reduce heat to medium low then add beans. 
6. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. 
7. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 12oz/348g-wt.): 280 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 20g protein