Recipe: Mel's Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Cilantro

This is one of my favorite recipes which is not only low fat, but easy to make and delicious! This makes a huge batch of hearty chili which you can serve at a dinner party, football game or warm night by the fire. You will definitely have left overs for lunch all week...Enjoy!


Ingredients:

2 lbs uncooked ground turkey breast (standard package)

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium garlic clove(s), chopped (or add 4 cloves, depending on your love for garlic)

1 large can stewed tomatoes (diced or chopped)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp red pepper flakes (less or more depending on how spicey you like it!)

Sea salt and ground pepper (to taste)

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Olive oil (to drizzle)

Optional:

Shredded low fat cheddar cheese

Sliced jalapenos

Tortilla chips

Instructions: Coat a large, deep skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
Add remaining ingredients (herbs, stewed tomatoes, beans). Cover and cook on low heat until bubbling (about 10 mins). Drizzle olive oil over the chili, and serve!

TIP: I like to top each bowl with shredded low fat cheddar cheese, jalapenos, more cilantro and tortilla chips!Andrew loves this dish and gives it two thumbs up! :)