3-Bean Turkey or Vegetarian Chili
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Hands-on - 15 min. Simmer - 15-20 min.
Servings: 10
This very fresh and light chili is a wonderful change from the heavy flavor of traditional chili loaded with fat.
- 2 onions
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded
- 4 carrots or 1 cup shredded carrots
Cut vegetables into small wedges.
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 20 oz extra-lean ground turkey breast (opt)
Heat oil in your largest kettle over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chopped vegetables, and turkey. Saute 5 minutes.
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo or pinto beans
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
While the vegetables are sauteing, open all the beans. Toss in a colander, rinse, drain and add to saute.
- 2 T cumin seeds or 1 T ground cumin
- 1 T chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (opt)
- 3 shakes cayenne pepper (opt)
- 1/4 cup jalapeno or hot pepper rings from a jar (opt)
Add to saute.
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable juice
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, no-salt added
Stir into pot and bring to a simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.
Serve with crackers or Cornbread and raw vegetables.
Great for football parties!
Nutrition information for about 1 1/2 cups including ground turkey
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