Turkey Chili with Penne

By barbsjustagirl

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 190 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 739 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and green pepper
• 1 * 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 * 1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
• 1 * 1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 2 * 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 * 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 * 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 * 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• * Sour cream, optional

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
* Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, chili beans, water, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
* Reduce heat to low; cook for 5-6 hours. Add kidney and pinto beans; cook 30 minutes longer. Garnish with sour cream if desired.