Turkey Chili - 21 Day FIX Extreme Recipe

Mmm.... I love this recipe! Chili is so flavorful and the perfect winter recipe. It's relatively inexpensive and the leftovers are wonderful.

Turkey Chili
(from the 21 day FIX Extreme Eating Plan)

1/2 GREEN – 1 RED – 1/2 YELLOW — serves 6, 1 cup each
Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1.5 lbs raw 93% lean, ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green (or red) bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 oz) cans black or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can all-natural diced tomatoes, no sugar added
• 12 fresh cilantro sprigs, 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 in individual containers and freeze for future meals.
Variations: Substitute ground turkey with diced chicken or turkey breast. Add garbanzo beans, celery, or organic corn for additional texture and flavor. Top with Greek yogurt and/or one blue container of cheese.