Dinner in a Pumpkin

Now that the holidays and fall weather is here there are many opportunities to prepare and share wonderful holiday dishes. It is always great to be able to present a lovely and delicious meal. This one was a huge hit for our family. Easy to make and an attractive centerpiece. Hope you enjoy it!

Cut the top of a pumpkin open, edges at an angle, so that you can use it for a lid.
Clean out the meat and seeds.
Place in a roasting pan.

In a large bowl combine the following:
1 can each: Kidney beans, Pinto beans, White beans, Diced tomatoes, Tomato sauce
1 cup Chopped Sweet Peppers
1 Chopped Onion
1/2 T Apple cider vinegar
3 t chopped garlic
2 T oregano
1 T cumin
1 T chili powder

**I marinated this in the refrigerator overnight.

Pour in the pumpkin and cover.
Bake at 350 degrees for 2 - 2 1/2 hours

Top with cheese if desired.
Service with GF bread sticks, Mashed potatoes, GF crackers

Options: Instead of the stew, fill with your favorite chili.