Sunday, March 15, 2015

Turkey Chili


Who doesn’t love an easy healthy recipe? This chili recipe is good for someone who doesn’t have a lot of time. Not only is it yummy, it doesn’t take much time to cook and it makes a lot, which is good for leftovers. This meal is fixed approve!! 1 cup is equal to 1 red, ½ green, ½ yellow. Try it out! Enjoy!!



Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 ½ lbs. raw 93% lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)
2 (15 oz.) can black (or pinto beans); drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can all-natural diced tomatoes, no sugar added
12 fresh cilantro springs, finely chopped (for garnish; optional)

Directions
  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink.
  3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  4. Add beans and tomatoes (with liquid). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.
  5. Serve warm, sprinkled with cilantro.

Tip: Store individual containers and freeze for future meals.
Variations: Substitute ground turkey with diced chicken or turkey breast. Add garbanzo beans and organic corn for additional texture and flavor. 

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