Low-Fat Hearty Turkey Chili Directions:
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the lean ground turkey and tomato paste. Stir with a wooden spoon, breaking up the turkey, and cook until it is no longer pink.
- Add the dark chocolate (or cocoa powder), dark beer, chopped chipotle pepper, and whole peeled tomatoes. Crush the tomatoes lightly with your hands to maintain a chunky texture.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the white beans and pinto beans, and season with salt and black pepper. Adjust heat to taste with hot sauce or cayenne if desired.
- Cook until the beans are heated through. Serve with your choice of optional toppings.
WW Points Calculation:
- Canola oil (1 tablespoon): 4 points
- Lean ground turkey (2 pounds): 8 points
- Dark chocolate (1 ounce): 5 points (or cocoa powder: 0 points)
- Dark beer (12 ounces): 5 points
- Tomato paste (2 tablespoons): 1 point
- White beans (14 ounces): 0 points
- Pinto beans (14 ounces): 0 points
- Remaining ingredients (onion, garlic, spices, tomatoes, optional garnishes): 0 points
Total Points: 23 points (using dark chocolate) or 18 points (using cocoa powder)
Servings: 6
Per Serving: 3.83 points (with chocolate) or 3 points (with cocoa powder)
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: Approximately 280 per serving
- Fat: 7 grams
- Protein: 29 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 520 milligrams
I'm await your comments! Enjoy!
