Lean, Mean, Turkey Chili
A top contender at any chili cook-off!
Did you know:
Both turkey and chicken contain tryptophan. Tryptophan is known to increase serotonin levels in the brain and ward off carbohydrate cravings.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 3⁄4 cup
Calories: 251
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 6 g
Protein: 16 g
Fiber: 3 g
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
2 cups onions, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 kg ground lean turkey or chicken breast 2 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp basil
1⁄4 tsp sea salt
2–3 tbsp (30–45 mL) chili powder
1 cup cubed zucchini
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
3⁄4 cup water
10 g PGX
1 400 mL can kidney beans
2 cups celery, finely chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions
In large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat; sauté turkey, breaking up, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain off fat; transfer turkey to bowl.
In same saucepan, cook onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, and chili powder until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce; cook for 1 minute.
Return turkey to pan. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, zucchini, kidney beans, celery, water, and PGX. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
Stir in parsley and serve.