Turkey Chili

 

Yield: 4 servings

Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 Leaner, 3 green, 3 condiment, 1 healthy fat

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tsp oil

2 scallions, white and green parts separated, diced

1 large bell pepper (any color), diced

1 jalapeno pepper

1/4 tsp salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/4 lb. 93% lean ground turkey

1, (28oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp chili powder

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. and cook the white part of the scallions with the peppers and salt for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Add the turkey, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and continue to cook until it is cooked through.

3. Pour in the tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder; stir to combine. Cover, and simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Ladle into bowls and top each with an ounce of avocado and 1/2 ounce of cheese. Sprinkle the green part of the scallion on top.

Toppings:

4 oz. sliced avocado

2 oz. reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese

Per serving: 380 calories, 20g fat, 18g carbohydrate, 34g protein

DISCLAIMER: This is not my recipe. It is just something that I made, and wanted to share.