Turkey Black Bean Chili

By rdgplus3

From Canadian Living

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable_oil
• 1 lb (500 g) ground turkey or chicken
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato_paste
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans,drained and rinsed
• 1 small zucchini, cubed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) corn kernels
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) minced fresh coriander or parsley
• sour cream and sliced jalapeno peppers (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; saute turkey, breaking up, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain off fat; transfer turkey to bowl.

In same saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.

Return turkey to pan. Add tomatoes, black beans, zucchini, corn and chili powder; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in coriander. Serve garnished with sour cream and jalapeno peppers (if using).