Turkey Tomato Chili

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 bowlIngredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound lean ground turkey breast, no skin
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with ? juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/3 cup water

Directions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté the onion briefly and add the ground turkey. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink; then add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

• Serves 4. Each serving has 368 calories, 10 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 91 mg cholesterol, 123 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugars, and 52 g protein.
• Each serving also has 3% vitamin A, 11% vitamin C, 7% calcium and 16% iron.

Chef’s Tips:

1. Choose lean ground turkey breast, then break it up well while it’s cooking so that the pieces stay small in the final dish.
2. Serve this chili with pasta, rice, or a baked potato. Round out the meal with a large tossed salad.

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