Turkey Chili

Great for sharing with the family or for meal prep!

Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 246

• Total Fat: 5.7g

• Carbohydrate: 30.3g

• Protein: 20.9g

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken

• 4 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste

• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 (28 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (28 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained

• Optional: Mushrooms

• For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream or greek yogurt

Directions:

1. To make this recipe in the slow cooker: Reduce the chicken broth to 1 cup and brown the turkey and onions before adding to the slow cooker. Cook it on high for 4-6 hours.

2. Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic, red pepper and mushrooms if using. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.

4. Add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavours come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.

5. Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.