Friday, July 20, 2018

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients
•    1.3 pounds 99% Lean Ground Turkey
•    1 teaspoon Oil
•    1 medium Onion, minced
•    1 medium red Bell Pepper, diced fine
•    1 Garlic clove, minced
•    1 1/2 cups frozen Corn kernels
1  can drained black beans
1  can drained chickpeas
1  can Mild Diced Tomatoes (Rotel)
•    8 oz small can plain Tomato Sauce
•    1/4 cup low sodium Chicken Broth
•    1 teaspoon Cumin
•    1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
•    1/2 teaspoon Paprika
•    1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Optional Garnishes
•    Diced Avocado
•    2% Greek Yogurt
•    Shredded Cheese
•    Baked Tortilla Chips

Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the turkey, season with salt and cook, breaking up with a spoon until turkey browns and is no longer pink; place into the slow cooker.
Add the oil to the skillet and sauté the onion, garlic and bell pepper over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes. I had a few mushrooms that I sliced and added to the mix. Spoon veggies over turkey into the slow cooker and stir in corn and tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt, mix until well blended. Pour chicken broth into the crock pot and add the bay leaf.
Cover and cook on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 hours. Serve with desired toppings.


Nutrition Information
Serves: 5 |  Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving: Calories: 222; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 74mg; Sodium: 719mg; Total Carbohydrates: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 32g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 446mg; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 59%; Calcium: 6%; Iron: 17%