Cozy Chili Recipe on this chilly day!

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In these cold winter months, I don’t find anything quite as comforting as a big bowl of Chili! I developed this healthy recipe years ago so that not only was it delicious, it was also satisfying and good for you! By using dried black beans instead of canned you can decrease the sodium in this recipe. Perfect for anyone with high blood pressure or if you are trying to watch your sodium intake! 

Turkey Black Bean Chili

Yield: 4-6 servings

1 lb ground turkey

¼ lb dried black beans, cooked

1 bell pepper, diced

1 onion, diced

2 Tbsp. olive oil

3 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. paprika

1 Tbsp. onion powder

½ Tbsp. garlic powder

2 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. Ground cinnamon

Cayenne pepper, optional

28 oz. Diced Tomatoes

Salt and Pepper to taste

  1. In a large saucepan or stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add peppers, onions and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook until lightly browned, another 5 minutes.
  3. Add all of the spices and the diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer on low about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have reduced and thickened.
  5. Add cooked black beans to chili and stir to combine.
  6. Serve on its own or over brown rice with your favorite toppings i.e.: cheese, sour cream, avocado, etc.

Black Beans

  1. Rinse beans in cold water then drain well.
  2. Soak in 3 to 4 cups of water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. In a small saucepan, cover black beans with about 2-3” water above the beans. Boil on low heat about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add more water to the pot as necessary.

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