Turkey Black Bean Chili

By jbandich

Healthy chili
250 calories per 1 1/2 c serving

Can make ahead, up to 3 days.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium ontion, chopped
• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lg poblano chile, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp agave nectar
• Juice of 1 lime
• kosher salt (optional)
• Shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro (optional)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Saute' onion, pepper, chile, and garlic, stirring often for 5-6 minutes.
Add turkey, increase heat to high an cook, stirring often and breaking meat into chunks, until it's no longer pink, 4-5 minutes

Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and agave.
Cover and bring chili to a boil, stirring often
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended, 45 minutes-1 hour.
Stir in lime juice.
Add salt to taste and serve with cheese and cilantro.