Turkey Chili

Stay warm with a bowl of our healthy Turkey Chili. This savory dish combines lean ground turkey and a colorful array of kidney beans, tomatoes, zucchini, celery and bell peppers — each full of antioxidants to combat oxidative stress and inflammation.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound chopped cooked turkey
• 2 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
• 3/4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 475⁰ F and coat a glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place zucchini in a single layer in the dish, and roast for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
3. While the zucchini roasts, place oil and onions in a soup pot. Sauté the onions until brown, then add celery and peppers, and continue to sauté.
4. Add turkey, garlic, cumin seed, and chili powder to the soup pot. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, beans, broth, and roasted zucchini. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy. Makes four servings.