White Turkey Chili

By Effimiya

It takes only 30 minutes to make a steaming bowl of this satisfying and comforting chili.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno chili (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/4 pound groun turkey (7 percent fat)
• 1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ounces), drained and rinsed
• Garnishes, such as lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, and grated cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, while mashing some of the beans against side of pan to release starch. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper; garnish as desired.

From Everyday Food,

March 2006