Spicy Turkey-Bean Chili

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground skinless turkey breast
3		Green bell peppers - seeded and diced
4		Onions - chopped
6		Garlic cloves - minced
1 tablespoon	15ml	Ground cumin
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dried oregano
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cayenne pepper
3		Bay leaves
1		No-salt-added crushed tomatoes - (28 oz)
2		Black beans - (15 oz ea) - rinsed and drained
1		Fat-free refried beans - (15 oz)
1		Diced green chiles - (4 oz) - rinsed and drained
1		Sliced jalapeño peppers - (4 oz) - rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

In a large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil. Add the turkey, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne and bay leaves; cook, stirring as needed, until the turkey is browned and the vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, the beans, chiles and jalapeños; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring as needed, until the flavors are well blended, about 45 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Per Serving: 202 Calories, 2 g Total Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat, 22 mg Cholesterol, 298 mg Sodium, 29 g Total Carbohydrate, S g Dietary Fiber, 18 g Protein, 77 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 2 Breads, 1 Fruit/Vegetable, 1 Protein/Milk.

Points Per Serving: 3.

Source:
Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes by Weight Watchers

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