EZ Turkey Chili

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 stick of celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
1 pound 99% fat-free ground turkey
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried coriander (ground)
1 14 1/2-ounce can reduced sodium crushed tomatoes
1 8-ounce can reduced sodium tomato sauce
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Fat-free sour cream or fat free plain yogurt (as garnish)
Lime wedges (as garnish - and the juice brightens the flavors)
Fresh chopped cilantro or scallions (as garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.    Spray a large deep stew pot with nonstick spray and turn burner on medium/medium-high heat.
2.    Add onions, celery, and pepper and cook until soft and onions are starting to get translucent.
3.    Add the turkey and break it up as it cooks. A wooden spoon works well for this! Continue to cook until turkey meat is no longer pink.
4.    Add the spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander) and continue to cook.
5.    Add all the tomatoes and cook another 10 minutes.
6.    Finally, stir in the beans and allow everything to simmer for 5-10 or until ready to serve.
7.    Top each serving with fat free sour cream, lime wedge, and cilantro or scallions.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve this chili with store-bought baked tortilla chips or try our easy whole grain cornbread recipe!

FIT FACT: Black Beans Will Boost Your Fat Burn!
Did you know black beans are packed with something called “Resistant Starch”?  Resistant Starch is a starch that is not digested by the body. This starch passes right through the body, sweeping up toxins along the way. Resistant starch is also a powerful fat-burner; it burns fat and reduces fat accumulation because it actually reorders the way your body burns fat, placing it first before carbohydrates and protein