Thursday, January 6, 2011

Cincinnati Turkey Chili

Cincinnati Turkey Chili

4 oz. uncooked spaghetti
cooking spray
8 oz. lean ground turkey
1 1/2 cups pre-chopped onion - divided
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 ground cinnamon ( DO NOT USE!!!)
1/8 teaspoon ground all spice
1/2 cup fat free lower sodium chicken broth
1 (15 oz.) kidney beans <- I forgot to get that on the list... oops 1

(14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes undrained

2 1/2 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate (DO NOT USE!!!!)

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

(1) Cook pasta according to package directions (omitting salt and oil) & drain.

(2) Heat a Dutch oven [I’m going to use a large sauce pan] coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey. Cook for 3 minutes, stir to crumble.

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Add 1 cup onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes.

Add chili powder and next five ingredients (through allspice). Cook 1 minute.

Add broth, beans, and tomatoes; bring to boil.

Cover and reduce heat stir in chocolate and salt. Serve over pasta top with remaining 1/2 cup onion and cheese


Nutrition facts
1/2 cup pasta, 1 1/2 cup chili, 2 tablespoons onion, 3 tablespoons cheese =
408 calories

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