Turkey or Chicken Chili
This chili hits the spot on a cold winter day. You can freeze it in individual portions and easily heat and serve for a weekday dinner. Makes about 8-10 generous 1 _ cup servings.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large white onions, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
3 bell peppers (assorted colors)
1-28 ounce can of diced stewed tomatoes
Ketchup
1-16 oz can of rinsed beans (either kidney or white beans)
1 pound of ground white meat turkey or cubed chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)

Directions:
In a very large sauté pan add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, then add chopped onions, cooked till wilted ~8-10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Add spices: chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, (or a pre-made chili spice mix from the supermarket) and stir until spices are mixed well with the onion/garlic mixture. Add bell peppers. Cook until just soft, about 12 minutes (sometimes I'll add mushrooms, zucchini or other veggies as well). Add 1-28 ounce can of diced stewed tomatoes and juice, as well as a few squirts of ketchup. Mix well and let simmer for about 25 minutes, season to taste with more spices and salt/pepper. Then add 1-16 oz can of rinsed beans (either kidney or white beans). Let simmer 5 more inutes. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, cook 1 pound of ground turkey or cubed chicken until done (use a non-stick skillet with some cooking spray). Add chicken/turkey to chili, heat and serve.

Nutrition Information per serving:
235 calories
23 grams carbohydrate
6 grams of fiber
7 grams of fat
20 grams of protein

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