INGREDIENTS:
*2 teaspoons olive oil
*1 yellow onion, chopped
*3 garlic cloves, minced
*1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
*1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
*4 tablespoons chili powder
*2 teaspoons ground cumin
*1 teaspoon dried oregano
*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
*1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
*1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
*1 1/4 cups chicken broth
*2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
*1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
*For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 55 mins
- Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Next add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
- Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary. Garnish with anything you’d like.
- Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.
NUTRITION:
**Calories: 336 Fat: 3.7g Carbohydrates: 46.7g Sugar: 9.5g Fiber: 17.4g Protein: 31.8g