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Turkey Chili

Ingredients: 

1 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 garlic cloves minced
3 cans chopped tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz ea) undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves crushed
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can pinto beans - (16 oz) rinsed, drained

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until turkey begins to brown, stirring frequently and breaking up turkey with back of spoon.

Stir in tomatoes; cook 5 minutes. Add water, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper and salt; mix well. Stir in beans.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer about 30 minutes or until chili thickens. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 1/2 Starch, 3 Meat, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 361; Calories from Fat 29%; Total Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 4g; Protein 28g; Carbohydrates 39g; Cholesterol 96mg; Sodium 1048mg; Dietary Fiber 11g.