Basic Turkey Chili

Okay, I feel fall in the air. And at home, in Utah, by this time of year we have already had our first snow-fall and the cold weather comfort foods have made their way out of the recipe books. I love chili and I have found one that you can incorporate into your menu without any guilt, because it is a healthy recipe. So enjoy it! YUM!

This recipe serves: 6
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 45 minutes

Ingredients
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed


Cooking Instructions
1. Combine the garlic, chili powder, black pepper, salt and 1/2 cup of the tomatoes in a food processor. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet or soup pot, heat the olive oil over high heat.

3. Add the ground turkey and brown it, while breaking the meat into small chunks with a wooden spoon.

4. Add the onion, lower the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder mixture and cook for 5 more minutes.

5. Add the remaining tomatoes and broth and simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Add the kidney beans, heat thoroughly and serve.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving:

Calories 208
Protein 21 g
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Soluble Fiber 0 g
Insoluble Fiber 0 g
Sugar 3 g
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g