Black Bean Turkey Chili

Name: Black Bean Turkey Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups frozen corn (about 8 ounces), thawed; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup water; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami, Florida

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn (about 8 ounces), thawed
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup water
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble turkey with green pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings; cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomato sauce, beans, corn, tomato and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to allow flavors to blend, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 247 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Fiesta Turkey Chili in Simple & Delicious October/November 2016